Madapuram - Tharangambadi, Mayiladuthurai

Madapuram is a village situated in the Tharangambadi taluka of Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from Tharangambadi and around 42 km from Nagapattinam. Madapuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madapuram is 637583. The village covers a total geographical area of 353.75 hectares and falls under the 609301 pincode. Tharangambadi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Madapuram

As per Census 2011, Madapuram village has a total population of 3,645 people, consisting of 1,796 males and 1,849 females. The village has 910 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 390 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,816 literate and 829 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,754 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Madapuram are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,6451,7961,849
Child Population (0–6 yrs)390183207
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,754892862
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population2,8161,4811,335
Illiterate Population829315514

Nearby Villages of Madapuram

Madapuram 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MukkarumburSouth-West1.32 km
KalahasthinathapuramNorth-West1.46 km
MathurSouth2.04 km
Udayayarkoil PathyEast2.06 km
AkkurpandaravadaiEast2.58 km
MudikandanallurNorth-West2.68 km
TiruchampalliWest2.94 km
KilliyurSouth3.54 km
MamakudiEast3.87 km
KeelamathurSouth-West3.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Madapuram

Public transport in the Madapuram is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vithisvarankol, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nagapattinam to Madapuram is about 42 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 Madapuram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Madapuram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Madapuram

Where is Madapuram located?

Madapuram village is located in Tharangambadi Taluka, Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Madapuram?

Madapuram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Madapuram?

The pincode of Madapuram is 609301.

What is the population of Madapuram?

Madapuram has a total population of 3,645, including 1,796 males and 1,849 females.

How many households are there in Madapuram?

There are 910 households in Madapuram.

What is the literacy rate in Madapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Madapuram is 77.26%. Male literacy is 82.46% and female literacy is 72.20%.