Mandapasalai - Aruppukkottai, Virudhunagar

Mandapasalai is a village situated in the Aruppukkottai taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aruppukkottai and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Mandapasalai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandapasalai is 641670. The village covers a total geographical area of 1341.76 hectares and falls under the 626118 pincode. Aruppukkottai is the nearest town.

Mandapasalai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Mandapasalai

According to the 2011 Census, Mandapasalai village had a total population of 4,691 people, including 2,313 males and 2,378 females, living in 1,358 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.23%, with male literacy at 94.14% and female literacy at 82.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandapasalai

Mandapasalai 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 Mandapasalai

Mandapasalai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiruchchuli, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Mandapasalai is about 38 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 Mandapasalai

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

Health Facilities in Mandapasalai

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

FAQs about Mandapasalai