Madagam - Avudayarkoil, Pudukkottai

Madagam is a village situated in the Avudayarkoil taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Avudayarkoil and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Madhagam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madagam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madagam is 639914. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.41 hectares and falls under the 614618 pincode. Puduvayal is the nearest town.

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

Population of Madagam

According to the 2011 Census, Madagam village had a total population of 291 people, including 135 males and 156 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 1,156 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.26%, with male literacy at 76.52% and female literacy at 53.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Madagam

Madagam 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 Madagam

Madagam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arantangi, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pudukkottai to Madagam 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 Madagam

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

Health Facilities in Madagam

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

FAQs about Madagam