Minnakkal - Rasipuram, Namakkal

Minnakkal is a village situated in the Rasipuram taluka of Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rasipuram and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Namakkal. Minnakkal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Minnakkal is 634477. The village covers a total geographical area of 691.1 hectares and falls under the 637505 pincode. Vennanthur is the nearest town.

Minnakkal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rasipuram Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Namakkal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Minnakkal

According to the 2011 Census, Minnakkal village had a total population of 5,420 people, including 2,848 males and 2,572 females, living in 1,511 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.00%, with male literacy at 73.17% and female literacy at 51.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 624.

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

Nearby Villages of Minnakkal

Minnakkal 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 Minnakkal

Minnakkal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Virapandy Road, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Namakkal to Minnakkal is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Minnakkal

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

Health Facilities in Minnakkal

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

FAQs about Minnakkal