Mullikkulam - Tiruchuli, Virudhunagar
Mullikkulam is a village situated in the Tiruchuli taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiruchuli and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Veeracholan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mullikkulam village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mullikkulam is 641527. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.12 hectares and falls under the 626612 pincode. Aruppukkottai is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.
Mullikkulam 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 Mullikkulam
Mullikkulam 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ottankulam | South-East | 1.11 km |
| Varisaiyur | North-East | 1.58 km |
| P.mamakulam | South-West | 2.08 km |
| Veerakudi | North-West | 2.59 km |
| Kuthanakkottai | West | 2.84 km |
| Kuraiyaravasithan | South-West | 3.26 km |
| Veeracholan | South-East | 3.36 km |
| Melaparuttiyur | East | 3.41 km |
| Padanakurichi | South | 3.62 km |
| Kamalipuliyankulam | West | 3.69 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Mullikkulam
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Mullikkulam. The nearest railway station is Narikkudi, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aruppukkottai to Mullikkulam is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Virudhunagar to Mullikkulam is about 50 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 Mullikkulam
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mullikkulam 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 >10 km |
Health Facilities in Mullikkulam
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mullikkulam 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 >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Mullikkulam
Where is Mullikkulam located?
Mullikkulam village is located in Tiruchuli Taluka, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mullikkulam?
The Gram Panchayat of Mullikkulam is Veeracholan.
What is the pincode of Mullikkulam?
The pincode of Mullikkulam is 626612.