Povakkudi - Madurai East, Madurai
Povakkudi is a village situated in the Madurai East taluka of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from Madurai North and around 12 km from Madurai. Mathur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Povakkudi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Povakkudi is 640580. The village covers a total geographical area of 22.36 hectares and falls under the 625018 pincode. Anaiyur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Povakkudi 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 Povakkudi
Povakkudi 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Savalakkarayan | South-East | 0.46 km |
| Poyyakaraipatti | North | 0.75 km |
| Kollankulam | South | 1.05 km |
| Kallandhiri Bit 1 | North-East | 1.90 km |
| Manjampatti | North-West | 3.11 km |
| Erukkalainattam | South-West | 3.13 km |
| Paraipatti | West | 3.18 km |
| Naickanpatti | North-East | 3.20 km |
| Arumbanur Bit 1 | South | 3.62 km |
| Periyapatti | West | 3.77 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Povakkudi
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Povakkudi. The nearest railway station is Kudalnagar, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anaiyur to Povakkudi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madurai to Povakkudi is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Povakkudi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Povakkudi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Povakkudi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Povakkudi 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 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Povakkudi
Where is Povakkudi located?
Povakkudi village is located in Madurai East Taluka, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Povakkudi?
The Gram Panchayat of Povakkudi is Mathur.
What is the pincode of Povakkudi?
The pincode of Povakkudi is 625018.