Maruthavanam - Thiruthuraipoondi, Thiruvarur

Maruthavanam is a village situated in the Thiruthuraipoondi taluka of Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thiruthuraipoondi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Thiruvarur. Maruthavanam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maruthavanam is 638352. The village covers a total geographical area of 349.49 hectares and falls under the 614710 pincode. Thiruthuraipoondi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Maruthavanam

According to the 2011 Census, Maruthavanam village had a total population of 1,263 people, including 652 males and 611 females, living in 340 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.48%, with male literacy at 87.92% and female literacy at 70.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 940.

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

Nearby Villages of Maruthavanam

Maruthavanam 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 Maruthavanam

Maruthavanam is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mannargudi, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thiruvarur to Maruthavanam is about 40 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 Maruthavanam

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

Health Facilities in Maruthavanam

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

FAQs about Maruthavanam