Pudukulam - Kariapatti, Virudhunagar
Pudukulam is a village situated in the Kariapatti taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kariapatti and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Thulukkankulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pudukulam village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pudukulam is 641453. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.98 hectares and falls under the 626104 pincode.
Pudukulam 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 Pudukulam
Pudukulam 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Singanathapuram | North-East | 0.76 km |
| Pottalkulam | South-West | 0.97 km |
| Vilakulam | South | 1.09 km |
| Sooranoor | North | 1.27 km |
| Isalimadai | North-West | 1.42 km |
| Ayyanarkulam | South-East | 1.74 km |
| Thamaraikulam | South-West | 1.86 km |
| Koovarkulam | North | 2.14 km |
| Ambaikkulam | South | 2.20 km |
| Melakallikulam | South-East | 2.49 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Pudukulam
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pudukulam. The nearest railway station is Tiruchchuli, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Pudukulam 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 Pudukulam
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pudukulam village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Pudukulam
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pudukulam village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Pudukulam
Where is Pudukulam located?
Pudukulam village is located in Kariapatti Taluka, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pudukulam?
The Gram Panchayat of Pudukulam is Thulukkankulam.
What is the pincode of Pudukulam?
The pincode of Pudukulam is 626104.