Panaikulam - Madurai South, Madurai
Panaikulam is a village situated in the Madurai South taluka of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madurai South and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Madurai. Virathanur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panaikulam village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Panaikulam is 641050. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.6 hectares and falls under the 625009 pincode. Avaniyapuram is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Panaikulam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Thiruparankundram Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Virudhunagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Panaikulam
Panaikulam 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Moothankulam | North-East | 0.54 km |
| Muthupilli Alangulam | South-West | 0.72 km |
| Viradhanur | North-West | 1.96 km |
| Ambalathadi | South-East | 2.47 km |
| Nedungulam | South-West | 2.60 km |
| Vellur | North-East | 2.92 km |
| Sengulam | South | 3.09 km |
| Kusavapatti | West | 3.78 km |
| Vallarendal | West | 3.95 km |
| Mankudi | East | 3.98 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Panaikulam
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Panaikulam. The nearest railway station is Silsiman, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Avaniyapuram to Panaikulam is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madurai to Panaikulam 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 Panaikulam
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Panaikulam village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Panaikulam
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Panaikulam village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Panaikulam
Where is Panaikulam located?
Panaikulam village is located in Madurai South Taluka, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Panaikulam?
The Gram Panchayat of Panaikulam is Virathanur.
What is the pincode of Panaikulam?
The pincode of Panaikulam is 625009.