Karungalakudi - Melur, Madurai

Karungalakudi is a village situated in the Melur taluka of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Melur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Madurai. Karungalakudy serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karungalakudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karungalakudi is 640500. The village covers a total geographical area of 1525.15 hectares and falls under the 625101 pincode. Melur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Karungalakudi

According to the 2011 Census, Karungalakudi village had a total population of 6,842 people, including 3,475 males and 3,367 females, living in 1,708 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.79%, with male literacy at 85.20% and female literacy at 70.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 995.

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

Nearby Villages of Karungalakudi

Karungalakudi 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 Karungalakudi

Karungalakudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nattrasankottai, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Madurai to Karungalakudi is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karungalakudi

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

Health Facilities in Karungalakudi

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

FAQs about Karungalakudi