Murukkanthal - Uthangarai, Krishnagiri

Murukkanthal is a village situated in the Uthangarai taluka of Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uthangarai and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Krishnagiri. Pudur Pungani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murukkanthal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murukkanthal is 644323. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.29 hectares and falls under the 635207 pincode. Uthangarai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Murukkanthal

As per Census 2011, Murukkanthal village has a total population of 451 people, consisting of 234 males and 217 females. The village has 114 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 333 literate and 118 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Murukkanthal

Murukkanthal 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 Murukkanthal

Murukkanthal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Doddampatti, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Krishnagiri to Murukkanthal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Murukkanthal

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

Health Facilities in Murukkanthal

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

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