Keelidaikulam - Kariapatti, Virudhunagar
Keelidaikulam is a village situated in the Kariapatti taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kariapatti and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Thulukkankulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keelidaikulam village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Keelidaikulam is 641467. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.76 hectares and falls under the 626106 pincode. Kariapatti is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.
Keelidaikulam 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.
Nearby Villages of Keelidaikulam
Keelidaikulam 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kundukulam | South-East | 0.77 km |
| Keelakallikulam | North-West | 0.87 km |
| Kambali | South | 0.96 km |
| Thulukkangulam | North | 1.37 km |
| Iluppaikkulam | South-East | 1.44 km |
| Melakallikulam | North-West | 1.50 km |
| Sirumudalaikulam | East | 1.99 km |
| Ayyanarkulam | North-West | 2.06 km |
| Keelidayankulam | South | 2.16 km |
| Karaikulam | West | 2.24 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Keelidaikulam
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Keelidaikulam. The nearest railway station is Tiruchchuli, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kariapatti to Keelidaikulam is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Virudhunagar to Keelidaikulam is about 39 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 Keelidaikulam
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Keelidaikulam village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Keelidaikulam
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Keelidaikulam village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Keelidaikulam
Where is Keelidaikulam located?
Keelidaikulam village is located in Kariapatti Taluka, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Keelidaikulam?
The Gram Panchayat of Keelidaikulam is Thulukkankulam.
What is the pincode of Keelidaikulam?
The pincode of Keelidaikulam is 626106.