Sambakulam - Madurai North, Madurai

Sambakulam 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. Vayaloor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sambakulam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sambakulam is 640611. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.93 hectares and falls under the 625014 pincode. Anaiyur is the nearest town.

Sambakulam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sholavandan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Theni Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sambakulam

As per Census 2011, Sambakulam village has a total population of 128 people, consisting of 64 males and 64 females. The village has 33 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 102 literate and 26 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sambakulam are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1286464
Child Population (0–6 yrs)642
Literate Population1025349
Illiterate Population261115

Nearby Villages of Sambakulam

Sambakulam 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KeelanedugulamSouth-West0.91 km
MoolakurichiWest1.69 km
VayalurNorth-West2.11 km
AdalaiSouth2.13 km
KumaramEast2.13 km
KallikudiSouth-West2.25 km
ParaliNorth-East2.41 km
PattakkurichchiSouth2.45 km
KovilkurundhankulamSouth2.56 km
KallanaiNorth-East3.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sambakulam

Sambakulam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Samayanallur, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sambakulam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Sambakulam

Where is Sambakulam located?

Sambakulam village is located in Madurai North Taluka, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sambakulam?

The Gram Panchayat of Sambakulam is Vayaloor.

What is the pincode of Sambakulam?

The pincode of Sambakulam is 625014.

What is the population of Sambakulam?

Sambakulam has a total population of 128, including 64 males and 64 females.

How many households are there in Sambakulam?

There are 33 households in Sambakulam.

What is the literacy rate in Sambakulam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sambakulam is 79.69%. Male literacy is 82.81% and female literacy is 76.56%.