Murukkambadi - Vanapuram, Kallakurichi

Murukkambadi is a village situated in the Vanapuram taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 19 km from Tirukkoyilur and around 59 km from Viluppuram. Murukkampady serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murukkambadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murukkambadi is 633056. The village covers a total geographical area of 480.52 hectares and falls under the 605754 pincode. Mannalurpettai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Murukkambadi

As per Census 2011, Murukkambadi village has a total population of 2,554 people, consisting of 1,276 males and 1,278 females. The village has 583 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 324 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,472 literate and 1,082 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,021 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 22 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Murukkambadi

Murukkambadi 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 Murukkambadi

Public transport in the Murukkambadi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tandarai, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Murukkambadi is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murukkambadi

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

Health Facilities in Murukkambadi

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

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