Maranisarugani - Devakottai, Sivaganga

Maranisarugani is a village situated in the Devakottai taluka of Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devakottai and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Sivaganga. Sarukani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maranisarugani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maranisarugani is 640190. The village covers a total geographical area of 195.72 hectares and falls under the 630411 pincode. Devakottai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Maranisarugani

As per Census 2011, Maranisarugani village has a total population of 1,501 people, consisting of 752 males and 749 females. The village has 354 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,166 literate and 335 illiterate residents. Additionally, 136 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,501752749
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1537479
Scheduled Castes (SC)1366373
Literate Population1,166628538
Illiterate Population335124211

Nearby Villages of Maranisarugani

Maranisarugani 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)
SarvanendalWest1.44 km
VellikattiNorth-West1.51 km
KodikulamSouth-West1.55 km
NagamathiEast1.83 km
PonnalikopttaiSouth2.26 km
VijayapuramNorth-East2.37 km
NedodaiWest2.82 km
ThiraniNorth-West3.65 km
VagaigudiNorth-East3.90 km
NedungulamNorth-West4.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maranisarugani

Maranisarugani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kallai, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sivaganga to Maranisarugani is about 35 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 Maranisarugani

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

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

Health Facilities in Maranisarugani

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

Where is Maranisarugani located?

Maranisarugani village is located in Devakottai Taluka, Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Maranisarugani?

The Gram Panchayat of Maranisarugani is Sarukani.

What is the pincode of Maranisarugani?

The pincode of Maranisarugani is 630411.

What is the population of Maranisarugani?

Maranisarugani has a total population of 1,501, including 752 males and 749 females.

How many households are there in Maranisarugani?

There are 354 households in Maranisarugani.

What is the literacy rate in Maranisarugani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maranisarugani is 77.68%. Male literacy is 83.51% and female literacy is 71.83%.