Kallandal - Tiruchuli, Virudhunagar
Kallandal is a village situated in the Tiruchuli taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiruchuli and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Vidathakulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kallandal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kallandal is 641535. The village covers a total geographical area of 30.47 hectares and falls under the 626607 pincode.
Kallandal 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 Kallandal
Kallandal 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Valayanendal | North | 0.55 km |
| Meenakshipuram | South-East | 0.83 km |
| Idaiyankulam | South-West | 0.92 km |
| Kallattikulam | South | 0.96 km |
| Melendal | North-West | 1.06 km |
| Perumanendal | East | 1.33 km |
| Kadaiyanendal | South | 1.41 km |
| Nallatharai | South-East | 1.59 km |
| Kurunjakkulam | South-West | 1.72 km |
| Vidathakulam | North | 1.76 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kallandal
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kallandal. The nearest railway station is Narikkudi, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Kallandal 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 Kallandal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kallandal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Kallandal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kallandal 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 5-10 km |
FAQs about Kallandal
Where is Kallandal located?
Kallandal village is located in Tiruchuli Taluka, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kallandal?
The Gram Panchayat of Kallandal is Vidathakulam.
What is the pincode of Kallandal?
The pincode of Kallandal is 626607.