Nathaikulam - Tiruchuli, Virudhunagar

Nathaikulam is a village situated in the Tiruchuli taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiruchuli and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Nathakulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nathaikulam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nathaikulam is 641594. The village covers a total geographical area of 467.88 hectares and falls under the 626612 pincode. Kamuthi is the nearest town.

Nathaikulam 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 Nathaikulam

As per Census 2011, Nathaikulam village has a total population of 1,075 people, consisting of 543 males and 532 females. The village has 225 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 786 literate and 289 illiterate residents. Additionally, 140 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,075543532
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1186751
Scheduled Castes (SC)1407070
Literate Population786414372
Illiterate Population289129160

Nearby Villages of Nathaikulam

Nathaikulam 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)
SuraikulamNorth-East1.25 km
NaduvappacheriSouth-East1.69 km
TiduvurNorth-East1.79 km
SullankudiEast2.42 km
MuthaneriNorth2.55 km
AgathakulamNorth2.66 km
AnaikulamSouth2.70 km
KongalakudiNorth-East2.72 km
NellikulamWest2.97 km
SemponnerunjiWest3.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nathaikulam

Public transport in the Nathaikulam is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tiruchchuli, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Nathaikulam is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nathaikulam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Nathaikulam

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

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

FAQs about Nathaikulam

Where is Nathaikulam located?

Nathaikulam village is located in Tiruchuli Taluka, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nathaikulam?

The Gram Panchayat of Nathaikulam is Nathakulam.

What is the pincode of Nathaikulam?

The pincode of Nathaikulam is 626612.

What is the population of Nathaikulam?

Nathaikulam has a total population of 1,075, including 543 males and 532 females.

How many households are there in Nathaikulam?

There are 225 households in Nathaikulam.

What is the literacy rate in Nathaikulam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nathaikulam is 73.12%. Male literacy is 76.24% and female literacy is 69.92%.