Erukkalainattam - Madurai North, Madurai

Erukkalainattam is a village situated in the Madurai North taluka of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madurai North and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Madurai. Usilampatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Erukkalainattam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Erukkalainattam is 640605. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.93 hectares and falls under the 625014 pincode. Anaiyur is the nearest town.

Erukkalainattam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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.

Population of Erukkalainattam

According to the 2011 Census, Erukkalainattam village had a total population of 493 people, including 266 males and 227 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 853 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.23%, with male literacy at 88.21% and female literacy at 67.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 477.

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

Nearby Villages of Erukkalainattam

Erukkalainattam 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 Erukkalainattam

Public transport in the Erukkalainattam is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudalnagar, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Madurai to Erukkalainattam is about 15 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 Erukkalainattam

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

Health Facilities in Erukkalainattam

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

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