Kalayarkurichchi - Sivakasi, Virudhunagar

Kalayarkurichchi is a village situated in the Sivakasi taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sivakasi and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Kalayarkurichi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalayarkurichchi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalayarkurichchi is 641271. The village covers a total geographical area of 1111.47 hectares and falls under the 626124 pincode. Sivakasi is the nearest town.

Kalayarkurichchi 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 Kalayarkurichchi

As per Census 2011, Kalayarkurichchi village has a total population of 2,139 people, consisting of 1,051 males and 1,088 females. The village has 582 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 242 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,243 literate and 896 illiterate residents. Additionally, 579 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalayarkurichchi

Kalayarkurichchi 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 Kalayarkurichchi

Kalayarkurichchi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiruttangal, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Kalayarkurichchi is about 30 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 Kalayarkurichchi

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

Health Facilities in Kalayarkurichchi

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

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