Thiruvarangam - Mudukulathur, Ramanathapuram

Thiruvarangam is a village situated in the Mudukulathur taluka of Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mudukulathur and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Ramanathapuram. Thiruvarangam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thiruvarangam is 641970. The village covers a total geographical area of 1137.62 hectares and falls under the 623712 pincode. Paramakudi is the nearest town.

Thiruvarangam 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 Thiruvarangam

According to the 2011 Census, Thiruvarangam village had a total population of 3,041 people, including 1,649 males and 1,392 females, living in 683 households. The sex ratio was 844 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.43%, with male literacy at 89.32% and female literacy at 74.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 608.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,0411,6491,392
Child Population (0–6 yrs)213104109
Scheduled Castes (SC)608348260
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,3311,380951
Illiterate Population710269441

Nearby Villages of Thiruvarangam

Thiruvarangam 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)
SwathanSouth-West2.18 km
KolunduraiEast3.24 km
SellurNorth-West3.42 km
PandikanmoiNorth-East4.08 km
PirabakkalurSouth4.80 km
UlaiyurSouth-East5.07 km
VengakurichiWest5.14 km
PosukkudiSouth-West5.46 km
PathanendalNorth-West6.01 km
PuthurSouth-East6.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thiruvarangam

Thiruvarangam 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 75.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ramanathapuram to Thiruvarangam is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thiruvarangam

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

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

Health Facilities in Thiruvarangam

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Thiruvarangam 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 Thiruvarangam

Where is Thiruvarangam located?

Thiruvarangam village is located in Mudukulathur Taluka, Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thiruvarangam?

Thiruvarangam is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Thiruvarangam?

The pincode of Thiruvarangam is 623712.

What is the population of Thiruvarangam?

Thiruvarangam had a total population of 3,041, including 1,649 males and 1,392 females.

How many households are there in Thiruvarangam?

Thiruvarangam had 683 households.

What is the literacy rate in Thiruvarangam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thiruvarangam was 82.43%. Male literacy was 89.32% and female literacy was 74.12%.