Pappakudi - Madurai East, Madurai
Pappakudi is a village situated in the Madurai East taluka of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from Madurai North and around 5 km from Madurai. Andarkottaram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pappakudi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pappakudi is 640683. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.56 hectares and falls under the 625020 pincode. Madurai is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Pappakudi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madurai East Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Madurai Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Pappakudi
Pappakudi 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Ilamanur | South-East | 1.14 km |
| Pulangulam | West | 1.51 km |
| Veerapanjan | North | 1.59 km |
| Andarkottaram | South-West | 1.91 km |
| Vilathur | East | 2.00 km |
| Kalikappan Bit 1 | North | 2.57 km |
| Mailangundu | North-East | 2.66 km |
| Pottapanayur | East | 2.80 km |
| Kozhikudi | South-East | 2.82 km |
| Kusavikulam | North-East | 2.89 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Pappakudi
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pappakudi. The nearest railway station is Silsiman, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madurai to Pappakudi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Pappakudi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pappakudi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Pappakudi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pappakudi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Pappakudi
Where is Pappakudi located?
Pappakudi village is located in Madurai East Taluka, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pappakudi?
The Gram Panchayat of Pappakudi is Andarkottaram.
What is the pincode of Pappakudi?
The pincode of Pappakudi is 625020.