Mithilaikulam - Tiruchuli, Virudhunagar

Mithilaikulam is a village situated in the Tiruchuli taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiruchuli and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Mithilaikkulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mithilaikulam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mithilaikulam is 641521. The village covers a total geographical area of 286.51 hectares and falls under the 626129 pincode. Aruppukkottai is the nearest town.

Mithilaikulam 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 Mithilaikulam

As per Census 2011, Mithilaikulam village has a total population of 571 people, consisting of 292 males and 279 females. The village has 156 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 390 literate and 181 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population571292279
Child Population (0–6 yrs)724131
Scheduled Castes (SC)19109
Literate Population390227163
Illiterate Population18165116

Nearby Villages of Mithilaikulam

Mithilaikulam 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SirumudalaikulamNorth-West1.06 km
PuliyangulamSouth-East1.09 km
SeeniendalSouth-West1.35 km
IluppaikkulamWest1.62 km
AnikalakkiyendalSouth1.76 km
PuthiyendalSouth1.98 km
KundukulamWest2.30 km
MelendalSouth-East2.32 km
MailiSouth-West2.56 km
VelayuthapuramSouth2.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mithilaikulam

Public transport in the Mithilaikulam 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 73.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Mithilaikulam is about 44 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 Mithilaikulam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Mithilaikulam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mithilaikulam

Where is Mithilaikulam located?

Mithilaikulam village is located in Tiruchuli Taluka, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mithilaikulam?

The Gram Panchayat of Mithilaikulam is Mithilaikkulam.

What is the pincode of Mithilaikulam?

The pincode of Mithilaikulam is 626129.

What is the population of Mithilaikulam?

Mithilaikulam has a total population of 571, including 292 males and 279 females.

How many households are there in Mithilaikulam?

There are 156 households in Mithilaikulam.

What is the literacy rate in Mithilaikulam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mithilaikulam is 68.30%. Male literacy is 77.74% and female literacy is 58.42%.