Thottiankulam - Kariapatti, Virudhunagar

Thottiankulam is a village situated in the Kariapatti taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kariapatti and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. T.veppankulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thottiankulam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thottiankulam is 641393. The village covers a total geographical area of 317.58 hectares and falls under the 626104 pincode. Kariapatti is the nearest town.

Thottiankulam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tiruchuli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Thottiankulam

As per Census 2011, Thottiankulam village has a total population of 536 people, consisting of 270 males and 266 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 326 literate and 210 illiterate residents. Additionally, 147 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Thottiankulam are given below:

Nearby Villages of Thottiankulam

Thottiankulam is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Thottiankulam

Public transport in the Thottiankulam is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiruppuvanam, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Thottiankulam is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thottiankulam

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Thottiankulam village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Thottiankulam

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Thottiankulam village are given below:

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