Marudanvalvoonaraikinar - Ottapidaram, Thoothukkudi

Marudanvalvoonaraikinar is a village situated in the Ottapidaram taluka of Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ottapidaram and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Thoothukkudi. Maruthan Valvoo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marudanvalvoonaraikinar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marudanvalvoonaraikinar is 642432. The village covers a total geographical area of 1613.63 hectares and falls under the 628303 pincode. Kadambur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Marudanvalvoonaraikinar

According to the 2011 Census, Marudanvalvoonaraikinar village had a total population of 2,269 people, including 1,095 males and 1,174 females, living in 660 households. The sex ratio was 1,072 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.34%, with male literacy at 88.92% and female literacy at 74.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,717.

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

Nearby Villages of Marudanvalvoonaraikinar

Marudanvalvoonaraikinar 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 Marudanvalvoonaraikinar

Marudanvalvoonaraikinar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Naraikkinar, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thoothukkudi to Marudanvalvoonaraikinar is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marudanvalvoonaraikinar

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

Health Facilities in Marudanvalvoonaraikinar

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

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