Murukkalnatham - Palakkodu, Dharmapuri

Murukkalnatham is a village situated in the Palakkodu taluka of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palakkodu and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Dharmapuri. Jakkasamuthiram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murukkalnatham village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murukkalnatham is 643202. The village covers a total geographical area of 237.92 hectares and falls under the 635106 pincode. Marandahalli is the nearest town.

Murukkalnatham village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Palacodu Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dharmapuri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Murukkalnatham

According to the 2011 Census, Murukkalnatham village had a total population of 993 people, including 521 males and 472 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.04%, with male literacy at 69.52% and female literacy at 47.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 296, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Murukkalnatham

Murukkalnatham 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 Murukkalnatham

Murukkalnatham is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Marandahalli, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmapuri to Murukkalnatham is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murukkalnatham

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

Health Facilities in Murukkalnatham

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

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