Marikkundu - Andipatti, Theni

Marikkundu is a village situated in the Andipatti taluka of Theni district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Andipatti and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Theni Allinagaram. Marikundu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marikkundu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marikkundu is 641151. The village covers a total geographical area of 1088.9 hectares and falls under the 625517 pincode. Andipatti Jakkampatti is the nearest town.

Marikkundu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Andipatti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Theni Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Marikkundu

According to the 2011 Census, Marikkundu village had a total population of 4,317 people, including 2,168 males and 2,149 females, living in 1,185 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.12%, with male literacy at 83.49% and female literacy at 62.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 396.

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

Nearby Villages of Marikkundu

Marikkundu 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 Marikkundu

Marikkundu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karuppatti, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Theni Allinagaram to Marikkundu is about 31 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 Marikkundu

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

Health Facilities in Marikkundu

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

FAQs about Marikkundu