Melakanjirangulam - Kariapatti, Virudhunagar

Melakanjirangulam is a village situated in the Kariapatti taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kariapatti and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. T.chettikulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melakanjirangulam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melakanjirangulam is 641442. The village covers a total geographical area of 380.43 hectares and falls under the 626106 pincode. Kariapatti is the nearest town.

Melakanjirangulam 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 Melakanjirangulam

According to the 2011 Census, Melakanjirangulam village had a total population of 175 people, including 87 males and 88 females, living in 45 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.33%, with male literacy at 90.14% and female literacy at 58.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Melakanjirangulam

Melakanjirangulam 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 Melakanjirangulam

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Melakanjirangulam. The nearest railway station is Tiruchchuli, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Melakanjirangulam is about 36 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 Melakanjirangulam

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

Health Facilities in Melakanjirangulam

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

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