Mandhikulam - Vilathikulam, Thoothukkudi

Mandhikulam is a village situated in the Vilathikulam taluka of Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vilathikulam and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Thoothukkudi. Manthikulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mandhikulam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandhikulam is 642355. The village covers a total geographical area of 2010.34 hectares and falls under the 628907 pincode. Vilathikulam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Mandhikulam

According to the 2011 Census, Mandhikulam village had a total population of 2,582 people, including 1,185 males and 1,397 females, living in 730 households. The sex ratio was 1,179 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.33%, with male literacy at 80.90% and female literacy at 58.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 800.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandhikulam

Mandhikulam 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 Mandhikulam

Mandhikulam 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 Tuti Melur, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Mandhikulam

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

FAQs about Mandhikulam