Kundukulam - Kariapatti, Virudhunagar

Kundukulam is a village situated in the Kariapatti taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kariapatti and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Thulukkankulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kundukulam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kundukulam is 641466. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.77 hectares and falls under the 626104 pincode. Kariapatti is the nearest town.

Kundukulam 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 Kundukulam

As per Census 2011, Kundukulam village has a total population of 293 people, consisting of 151 males and 142 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 200 literate and 93 illiterate residents. Additionally, 272 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kundukulam

Kundukulam 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 Kundukulam

Kundukulam 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 73.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Kundukulam is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kundukulam

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

Health Facilities in Kundukulam

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

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