Solankuruni - Madurai South, Madurai

Solankuruni is a village situated in the Madurai South taluka of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madurai South and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Madurai. Sholankuruni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Solankuruni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Solankuruni is 641052. The village covers a total geographical area of 737.3 hectares and falls under the 625022 pincode. Avaniyapuram is the nearest town.

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

Population of Solankuruni

According to the 2011 Census, Solankuruni village had a total population of 3,191 people, including 1,595 males and 1,596 females, living in 860 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.85%, with male literacy at 76.59% and female literacy at 55.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 298, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Solankuruni

Solankuruni 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 Solankuruni

Solankuruni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiruparankndrm, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Madurai to Solankuruni is about 22 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 Solankuruni

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

Health Facilities in Solankuruni

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

FAQs about Solankuruni