Kannikudi - Madurai North, Madurai
Kannikudi is a village situated in the Madurai North taluka of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madurai North and around 11 km from the district headquarters in Madurai. Alathur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kannikudi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kannikudi is 640626. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.19 hectares and falls under the 625014 pincode. Anaiyur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.
Kannikudi 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 Kannikudi
Kannikudi 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Alattur | West | 1.07 km |
| Kadakkinaru | South-East | 1.22 km |
| Illuppakudi | North-East | 1.23 km |
| Maranavariendal | North | 1.28 km |
| K.pappankulam | East | 1.39 km |
| Iraniyam | North-East | 1.58 km |
| Kodimangalam | North-West | 2.14 km |
| Pudupatti | East | 2.40 km |
| Usilampatti | North | 2.48 km |
| Mangalagudi | South | 2.51 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kannikudi
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Kannikudi. The nearest railway station is Kudalnagar, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 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 Kannikudi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madurai to Kannikudi is about 11 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 Kannikudi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kannikudi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Kannikudi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kannikudi 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 >10 km |
FAQs about Kannikudi
Where is Kannikudi located?
Kannikudi village is located in Madurai North Taluka, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kannikudi?
The Gram Panchayat of Kannikudi is Alathur.
What is the pincode of Kannikudi?
The pincode of Kannikudi is 625014.