Mullangudi - Kattumannarkoil, Cuddalore

Mullangudi is a village situated in the Kattumannarkoil taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kattumannarkoil and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Mullangudi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mullangudi is 636980. The village covers a total geographical area of 277.59 hectares and falls under the 608302 pincode. Kattumannarkoil is the nearest town.

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

Population of Mullangudi

As per Census 2011, Mullangudi village has a total population of 1,015 people, consisting of 522 males and 493 females. The village has 258 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 750 literate and 265 illiterate residents. Additionally, 600 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,015522493
Child Population (0–6 yrs)974750
Scheduled Castes (SC)600296304
Literate Population750424326
Illiterate Population26598167

Nearby Villages of Mullangudi

Mullangudi 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)
NalamputhurNorth-East1.24 km
KeelparuthigudiSouth-West1.61 km
MadiravelurSouth-East2.04 km
KeelakaraiNorth-West2.15 km
KanjivaySouth-West2.64 km
NandimangalamNorth2.66 km
Komaratchi EastWest2.81 km
AthipattuNorth2.92 km
KaruppurEast2.98 km
MelaparuthigudiSouth-West3.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mullangudi

Mullangudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vallampadugai, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.0 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 Cuddalore to Mullangudi is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mullangudi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mullangudi

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

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

FAQs about Mullangudi

Where is Mullangudi located?

Mullangudi village is located in Kattumannarkoil Taluka, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mullangudi?

Mullangudi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mullangudi?

The pincode of Mullangudi is 608302.

What is the population of Mullangudi?

Mullangudi has a total population of 1,015, including 522 males and 493 females.

How many households are there in Mullangudi?

There are 258 households in Mullangudi.

What is the literacy rate in Mullangudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mullangudi is 73.89%. Male literacy is 81.23% and female literacy is 66.13%.