Murugamangalam - Vandalur, Chengalpattu

Murugamangalam is a village situated in the Vandalur taluka of Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu. Keerapakkam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murugamangalam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murugamangalam is 629414. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.45 hectares and falls under the 600127 pincode. Nandivaram - Guduvancheri is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Murugamangalam

According to the 2011 Census, Murugamangalam village had a total population of 460 people, including 240 males and 220 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.57%, with male literacy at 83.94% and female literacy at 68.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Murugamangalam

Murugamangalam 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 Murugamangalam

Murugamangalam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Urappakkam, while the nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nandivaram - Guduvancheri to Murugamangalam is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murugamangalam

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

Health Facilities in Murugamangalam

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

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