Mandapam - Ramanathapuram

Mandapam is a village situated in the Ramanathapuram taluka of Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 37 km from Ramanathapuram, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Maraikayarpattinam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mandapam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandapam is 642141. The village covers a total geographical area of 2263.92 hectares and falls under the 623518 pincode. Mandabam is the nearest town.

Mandapam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ramanathapuram Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Mandapam

As per Census 2011, Mandapam village has a total population of 7,551 people, consisting of 3,875 males and 3,676 females. The village has 1,557 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 901 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,965 literate and 1,586 illiterate residents. Additionally, 83 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandapam

Mandapam 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 Mandapam

Mandapam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mandapam Camp, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ramanathapuram to Mandapam is about 37 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 Mandapam

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

Health Facilities in Mandapam

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

FAQs about Mandapam