Merkkukottagudi - Mudukulathur, Ramanathapuram

Merkkukottagudi is a village situated in the Mudukulathur taluka of Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mudukulathur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Ramanathapuram. Vikkiramapandiapuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Merkkukottagudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Merkkukottagudi is 641964. The village covers a total geographical area of 199.65 hectares and falls under the 623601 pincode. Paramakudi is the nearest town.

Merkkukottagudi 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 Merkkukottagudi

As per Census 2011, Merkkukottagudi village has a total population of 365 people, consisting of 177 males and 188 females. The village has 102 households and a sex ratio of 1,062 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 251 literate and 114 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Merkkukottagudi

Merkkukottagudi 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 Merkkukottagudi

Merkkukottagudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paramakkudi, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.2 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Merkkukottagudi

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

FAQs about Merkkukottagudi