Vallakkundu - Madurai East, Madurai
Vallakkundu is a village situated in the Madurai East taluka of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 13 km from Madurai North and around 13 km from Madurai. Elamanur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vallakkundu village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Vallakkundu is 640688. The village covers a total geographical area of 17.79 hectares and falls under the 625020 pincode. Madurai Corp is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.
Vallakkundu 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 Vallakkundu
Vallakkundu 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pottapanayur | South-West | 0.79 km |
| Vilathur | North-West | 1.64 km |
| Kusavikulam | North-West | 1.66 km |
| Rajakur | North-East | 1.82 km |
| Varichiyur | East | 2.07 km |
| Kozhikudi | South-West | 2.08 km |
| Ilamanur | West | 2.51 km |
| Mailangundu | North-West | 2.54 km |
| Kunnathur Bit 1 | South-East | 2.96 km |
| Udangundu | South-West | 3.10 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Vallakkundu
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Vallakkundu. The nearest railway station is Silsiman, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within <1 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madurai Corp to Vallakkundu is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madurai to Vallakkundu is about 13 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 Vallakkundu
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Vallakkundu village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Vallakkundu
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Vallakkundu village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Vallakkundu
Where is Vallakkundu located?
Vallakkundu village is located in Madurai East Taluka, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Vallakkundu?
The Gram Panchayat of Vallakkundu is Elamanur.
What is the pincode of Vallakkundu?
The pincode of Vallakkundu is 625020.