Munnirpallam - Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli

Munnirpallam is a village situated in the Palayamkottai taluka of Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 8 km from Tirunelveli, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Munnerpallam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Munnirpallam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Munnirpallam is 642912. The village covers a total geographical area of 1455.47 hectares and falls under the 627356 pincode. Tirunelveli is the nearest town.

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

Population of Munnirpallam

As per Census 2011, Munnirpallam village has a total population of 7,183 people, consisting of 3,567 males and 3,616 females. The village has 1,928 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 855 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,174 literate and 2,009 illiterate residents. Additionally, 991 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Munnirpallam are given below:

Nearby Villages of Munnirpallam

Munnirpallam 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 Munnirpallam

Munnirpallam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Melappalaiyam, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tirunelveli to Munnirpallam is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Munnirpallam

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

Health Facilities in Munnirpallam

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

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