Veppangulam - Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram

Veppangulam is a village situated in the Paramakudi taluka of Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paramakudi and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Ramanathapuram. Peerkkankurichchi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Veppangulam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Veppangulam is 641899. The village covers a total geographical area of 363.81 hectares and falls under the 623527 pincode. Paramakudi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Veppangulam

As per Census 2011, Veppangulam village has a total population of 925 people, consisting of 476 males and 449 females. The village has 195 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 556 literate and 369 illiterate residents. Additionally, 165 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Veppangulam

Veppangulam 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 Veppangulam

Veppangulam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Narikkudi, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ramanathapuram to Veppangulam is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Veppangulam

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

Health Facilities in Veppangulam

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

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