Ulagani - Kalligudi, Madurai

Ulagani is a village situated in the Kalligudi taluka of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from Thirumangalam and around 32 km from Madurai. Ulagani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ulagani is 640962. The village covers a total geographical area of 441.25 hectares and falls under the 625022 pincode. Thirumangalam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Ulagani

According to the 2011 Census, Ulagani village had a total population of 1,466 people, including 743 males and 723 females, living in 386 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.89%, with male literacy at 79.21% and female literacy at 46.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 151.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,466743723
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1708486
Scheduled Castes (SC)1517279
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population815522293
Illiterate Population651221430

Nearby Villages of Ulagani

Ulagani 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)
ChinnaulaganiSouth-East1.26 km
OthaialangulamNorth-East2.18 km
AchangulamSouth-West2.43 km
KombadiNorth-East2.61 km
KallanaiSouth2.68 km
VidathakulamNorth-West2.79 km
VirusankulamNorth2.89 km
MaikkudiWest2.91 km
Periya KoodakoilEast3.17 km
NedumaduraiEast3.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ulagani

Ulagani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tirumangalam, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.3 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 Madurai to Ulagani is about 32 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 Ulagani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ulagani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ulagani

Where is Ulagani located?

Ulagani village is located in Kalligudi Taluka, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Ulagani?

Ulagani is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ulagani?

The pincode of Ulagani is 625022.

What is the population of Ulagani?

Ulagani had a total population of 1,466, including 743 males and 723 females.

How many households are there in Ulagani?

Ulagani had 386 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ulagani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ulagani was 62.89%. Male literacy was 79.21% and female literacy was 46.00%.