Nachikulam

Demographics

Nachikulam has a population of roughly 2000 people. Tamil is the local language spoken here.

Geography

Nachikulam is situated in the southern part of Cauvery delta, between Thirutturaipoondi and Pattukottai, and is about around 350 km from Chennai. Muthupet is the near by town, about 9 km distant.

Udayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary is situated in Nachikulam. Thousands of birds from all around the world can be seen . It is a major tourist spot in Thiruvarur district.

Religion

People follow Islam and Hinduism beliefs. Nachikulam has more than 3 Hindu temples, 4 mosques and a dhargah.

Economics

Agriculture is the main source of income, although some residents commute to other places for work.

Transportation

Tillaivilagam railway station, on the Karaikkudi-Tiruthuraipoondi line, is near Nachikulam. The East Coast Road (ECR) from Chennai to Kanyakumari connects this village as well. Frequent Bus services are available to nearby towns Thiruturaipoondi(16km) and Pattukottai(26km). Tiruchirapalli is the nearest international airport from here (120 km).

Infrastructure

Nachikulam has a small Bazaar with more than 50 shops, a petrol bunk, 2 marriage halls and a good mobile phone network.

Education

There is a higher secondary school, Millennium Matriculation school, and a Govt. library in the village.