Kalikulam - Melur, Madurai
Kalikulam is a village situated in the Melur taluka of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Melur and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Madurai. Narasingampatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalikulam village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalikulam is 640530. The village covers a total geographical area of 50.42 hectares and falls under the 625122 pincode.
Kalikulam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Melur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Madurai Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Kalikulam
Kalikulam 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chadurmadangan | South-West | 1.07 km |
| Uduppakkulam | South | 1.62 km |
| Ayilangudi | South-West | 2.21 km |
| Narasingampatti | South-East | 2.62 km |
| Meenakshipuram Bit 1 | North-East | 2.64 km |
| Perumalmalai Forest | East | 2.68 km |
| Thamaraipatti Bit 1 | South | 3.40 km |
| Mangulam Bit 1 | North | 3.63 km |
| Poolampatti | South | 4.40 km |
| Unukalpuliyankulam | South-East | 4.64 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kalikulam
Kalikulam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Madurai East, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Madurai to Kalikulam is about 23 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 Kalikulam
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kalikulam village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Kalikulam
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kalikulam 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 Kalikulam
Where is Kalikulam located?
Kalikulam village is located in Melur Taluka, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kalikulam?
The Gram Panchayat of Kalikulam is Narasingampatti.
What is the pincode of Kalikulam?
The pincode of Kalikulam is 625122.