Anaikkuttam - Sivakasi, Virudhunagar

Anaikkuttam is a village situated in the Sivakasi taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 16 km from Virudhunagar and around 16 km from Virudhunagar. Anaikuttam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anaikkuttam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anaikkuttam is 641331. The village covers a total geographical area of 1152.18 hectares and falls under the 626124 pincode. Thiruthangal is the nearest town.

Anaikkuttam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Virudhunagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Anaikkuttam

As per Census 2011, Anaikkuttam village has a total population of 1,292 people, consisting of 629 males and 663 females. The village has 394 households and a sex ratio of 1,054 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 837 literate and 455 illiterate residents. Additionally, 108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,292629663
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1477176
Scheduled Castes (SC)1085355
Literate Population837459378
Illiterate Population455170285

Nearby Villages of Anaikkuttam

Anaikkuttam 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MelamatturNorth-East2.59 km
KalayarkurichchiNorth-West3.49 km
PurnachandrapuramWest3.56 km
NamaskarittanpattiSouth-West4.04 km
VellurNorth4.48 km
KariseriEast4.64 km
VadapattiWest6.15 km
NedungulamWest6.27 km
V.muthulingapuramSouth-East6.48 km
KavundampattiNorth6.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Anaikkuttam

Anaikkuttam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tiruttangal, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Anaikkuttam is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Anaikkuttam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Anaikkuttam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Anaikkuttam

Where is Anaikkuttam located?

Anaikkuttam village is located in Sivakasi Taluka, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Anaikkuttam?

The Gram Panchayat of Anaikkuttam is Anaikuttam.

What is the pincode of Anaikkuttam?

The pincode of Anaikkuttam is 626124.

What is the population of Anaikkuttam?

Anaikkuttam has a total population of 1,292, including 629 males and 663 females.

How many households are there in Anaikkuttam?

There are 394 households in Anaikkuttam.

What is the literacy rate in Anaikkuttam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Anaikkuttam is 64.78%. Male literacy is 72.97% and female literacy is 57.01%.