Panikkurippu - Kariapatti, Virudhunagar

Panikkurippu is a village situated in the Kariapatti taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kariapatti and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Panikkurippu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panikkurippu is 641460. The village covers a total geographical area of 533.55 hectares and falls under the 626109 pincode. Kariapatti is the nearest town.

Panikkurippu 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 Panikkurippu

As per Census 2011, Panikkurippu village has a total population of 1,055 people, consisting of 552 males and 503 females. The village has 264 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 681 literate and 374 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Panikkurippu

Panikkurippu 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 Panikkurippu

Panikkurippu 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 73.5 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Panikkurippu

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

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