Keelakandamangalam - Tiruchuli, Virudhunagar

Keelakandamangalam is a village situated in the Tiruchuli taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiruchuli and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Keelakkandamangalam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keelakandamangalam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keelakandamangalam is 641589. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.4 hectares and falls under the 626129 pincode. Aruppukkottai is the nearest town.

Keelakandamangalam 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 Keelakandamangalam

According to the 2011 Census, Keelakandamangalam village had a total population of 356 people, including 184 males and 172 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.81%, with male literacy at 78.40% and female literacy at 58.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146.

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

Nearby Villages of Keelakandamangalam

Keelakandamangalam 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 Keelakandamangalam

Public transport in the Keelakandamangalam is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tiruchchuli, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Keelakandamangalam is about 31 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 Keelakandamangalam

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

Health Facilities in Keelakandamangalam

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

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