Keelachirupodhu - Mudukulathur, Ramanathapuram

Keelachirupodhu is a village situated in the Mudukulathur taluka of Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mudukulathur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ramanathapuram. Keelachirupodhu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keelachirupodhu is 641998. The village covers a total geographical area of 1583.23 hectares and falls under the 623704 pincode. Mudukulathur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Keelachirupodhu

As per Census 2011, Keelachirupodhu village has a total population of 3,133 people, consisting of 1,520 males and 1,613 females. The village has 821 households and a sex ratio of 1,061 females per 1,000 males. There are 298 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,036 literate and 1,097 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,811 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Keelachirupodhu

Keelachirupodhu 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 Keelachirupodhu

Keelachirupodhu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sattirakkudi, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Keelachirupodhu

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

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