Kurukkalkulam - Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar

Kurukkalkulam is a village situated in the Srivilliputhur taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Srivilliputhur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Thiruvannamalai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurukkalkulam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurukkalkulam is 641239. The village covers a total geographical area of 11315.5 hectares and falls under the 626125 pincode. Madurai is the nearest town.

Kurukkalkulam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Srivilliputhur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tenkasi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kurukkalkulam

According to the 2011 Census, Kurukkalkulam village had a total population of 2,967 people, including 1,543 males and 1,424 females, living in 767 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.64%, with male literacy at 91.71% and female literacy at 77.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,131.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurukkalkulam

Kurukkalkulam 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 Kurukkalkulam

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kurukkalkulam. The nearest railway station is Srivilliputtur, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Kurukkalkulam is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurukkalkulam

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

Health Facilities in Kurukkalkulam

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

FAQs about Kurukkalkulam