Allikundam - Usilampatti, Madurai

Allikundam is a village situated in the Usilampatti taluka of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Usilampatti and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Madurai. Alligundam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Allikundam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Allikundam is 640841. The village covers a total geographical area of 745.62 hectares and falls under the 625527 pincode. Usilampatti is the nearest town.

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

Population of Allikundam

According to the 2011 Census, Allikundam village had a total population of 2,118 people, including 1,130 males and 988 females, living in 568 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.35%, with male literacy at 83.00% and female literacy at 60.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 301.

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

Nearby Villages of Allikundam

Allikundam 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 Allikundam

Public transport in the Allikundam is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tirumangalam, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Madurai to Allikundam is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Allikundam

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

Health Facilities in Allikundam

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

FAQs about Allikundam