Kurunaikulam - Aruppukkottai, Virudhunagar

Kurunaikulam is a village situated in the Aruppukkottai taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aruppukkottai and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Aladipatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurunaikulam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurunaikulam is 641640. The village covers a total geographical area of 344.19 hectares and falls under the 626134 pincode. Aruppukkottai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kurunaikulam

As per Census 2011, Kurunaikulam village has a total population of 641 people, consisting of 329 males and 312 females. The village has 185 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 442 literate and 199 illiterate residents. Additionally, 221 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurunaikulam

Kurunaikulam 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 Kurunaikulam

Public transport in the Kurunaikulam is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tiruchchuli, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Kurunaikulam is about 32 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 Kurunaikulam

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

Health Facilities in Kurunaikulam

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

FAQs about Kurunaikulam