Keelapanangadu - Madurai North, Madurai

Keelapanangadu is a village situated in the Madurai North taluka of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madurai North and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Madurai. Petchikulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keelapanangadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keelapanangadu is 640636. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.26 hectares and falls under the 625017 pincode. Anaiyur is the nearest town.

Keelapanangadu 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.

Population of Keelapanangadu

According to the 2011 Census, Keelapanangadu village had a total population of 1,474 people, including 770 males and 704 females, living in 375 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.63%, with male literacy at 98.85% and female literacy at 92.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Keelapanangadu

Keelapanangadu 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 Keelapanangadu

Keelapanangadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kudalnagar, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Madurai to Keelapanangadu is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keelapanangadu

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

Health Facilities in Keelapanangadu

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

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