Muruppanadukovilpattu - Srivaikuntam, Thoothukkudi

Muruppanadukovilpattu is a village situated in the Srivaikuntam taluka of Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Srivaikuntam and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Thoothukkudi. Murappanadu Kovilpathu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muruppanadukovilpattu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muruppanadukovilpattu is 642489. The village covers a total geographical area of 333.77 hectares and falls under the 628252 pincode. Tirunelveli is the nearest town.

Muruppanadukovilpattu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Muruppanadukovilpattu

According to the 2011 Census, Muruppanadukovilpattu village had a total population of 1,566 people, including 786 males and 780 females, living in 470 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.97%, with male literacy at 90.77% and female literacy at 71.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 362.

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

Nearby Villages of Muruppanadukovilpattu

Muruppanadukovilpattu 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 Muruppanadukovilpattu

Public transport in the Muruppanadukovilpattu is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palayankottai, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thoothukkudi to Muruppanadukovilpattu is about 45 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 Muruppanadukovilpattu

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

Health Facilities in Muruppanadukovilpattu

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

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