Malarasankuppam - Gingee, Viluppuram

Malarasankuppam is a village situated in the Gingee taluka of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. Mazhavanthangal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malarasankuppam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malarasankuppam is 632439. The village covers a total geographical area of 283.7 hectares and falls under the 605108 pincode. Vettavalam is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Malarasankuppam

As per Census 2011, Malarasankuppam village has a total population of 2,086 people, consisting of 1,034 males and 1,052 females. The village has 485 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 190 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,285 literate and 801 illiterate residents. Additionally, 49 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0861,0341,052
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19010288
Scheduled Tribes (ST)492227
Literate Population1,285696589
Illiterate Population801338463

Nearby Villages of Malarasankuppam

Malarasankuppam 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Pulinjimalai R.f.South-West0.87 km
PonnimeduWest2.22 km
Poornjimalai R.f.South-West2.34 km
MalavantangalSouth2.47 km
Gangavaram R.f.East2.80 km
PalavalamNorth-West3.08 km
Thurinjikkadu R.f.South3.32 km
Adukkam R.f.South-West3.85 km
VettavalamWest3.90 km
PothuvoyNorth-West4.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Malarasankuppam

Malarasankuppam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adhichchanur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vettavalam to Malarasankuppam is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malarasankuppam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Malarasankuppam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Malarasankuppam

Where is Malarasankuppam located?

Malarasankuppam village is located in Gingee Taluka, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Malarasankuppam?

The Gram Panchayat of Malarasankuppam is Mazhavanthangal.

What is the pincode of Malarasankuppam?

The pincode of Malarasankuppam is 605108.

What is the population of Malarasankuppam?

Malarasankuppam has a total population of 2,086, including 1,034 males and 1,052 females.

How many households are there in Malarasankuppam?

There are 485 households in Malarasankuppam.

What is the literacy rate in Malarasankuppam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malarasankuppam is 61.60%. Male literacy is 67.31% and female literacy is 55.99%.