Murukkambakkam - Maduranthakam, Chengalpattu

Murukkambakkam is a village situated in the Maduranthakam taluka of Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu. Murukampakkam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murukkambakkam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murukkambakkam is 630050. The village covers a total geographical area of 612.57 hectares and falls under the 603306 pincode. Maduranthakam is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Murukkambakkam

According to the 2011 Census, Murukkambakkam village had a total population of 942 people, including 482 males and 460 females, living in 259 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.57%, with male literacy at 79.73% and female literacy at 61.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 690, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population942482460
Child Population (0–6 yrs)794336
Scheduled Castes (SC)690345345
Scheduled Tribes (ST)392217
Literate Population609350259
Illiterate Population333132201

Nearby Villages of Murukkambakkam

Murukkambakkam 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)
KavadurNorth-West2.35 km
UludamangalamEast2.36 km
MariputhurWest2.59 km
PeriavelikaduSouth-East2.68 km
SeevadiNorth-East2.97 km
MelakandaiSouth-West3.23 km
VeeranakunnamNorth3.34 km
DevadurNorth-West3.35 km
VilagamNorth-West3.87 km
DharmapuramSouth4.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Murukkambakkam

Murukkambakkam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Madurantakam, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maduranthakam to Murukkambakkam is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murukkambakkam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Murukkambakkam

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

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

FAQs about Murukkambakkam

Where is Murukkambakkam located?

Murukkambakkam village is located in Maduranthakam Taluka, Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Murukkambakkam?

The Gram Panchayat of Murukkambakkam is Murukampakkam.

What is the pincode of Murukkambakkam?

The pincode of Murukkambakkam is 603306.

What is the population of Murukkambakkam?

Murukkambakkam had a total population of 942, including 482 males and 460 females.

How many households are there in Murukkambakkam?

Murukkambakkam had 259 households.

What is the literacy rate in Murukkambakkam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Murukkambakkam was 70.57%. Male literacy was 79.73% and female literacy was 61.08%.