Silandikulam - Tiruchuli, Virudhunagar
Silandikulam is a village situated in the Tiruchuli taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiruchuli and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Agathakulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silandikulam village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Silandikulam is 641613. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.76 hectares and falls under the 626612 pincode.
Silandikulam 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 Silandikulam
Silandikulam 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Muthuramalingapuram | South | 1.39 km |
| Koodakkulam | East | 2.02 km |
| Poomalaipatti | South-West | 2.62 km |
| Alangulam | North-East | 2.77 km |
| Naduvappacheri | North-West | 2.96 km |
| Sullankudi | North | 3.17 km |
| Anaikulam | West | 3.28 km |
| Damodarapuram | West | 3.49 km |
| Nallukkurichi | North | 3.74 km |
| Mandalamanickam | South | 4.01 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Silandikulam
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Silandikulam. The nearest railway station is Narikkudi, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.9 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 Virudhunagar to Silandikulam is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Silandikulam
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Silandikulam village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Silandikulam
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Silandikulam village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Silandikulam
Where is Silandikulam located?
Silandikulam village is located in Tiruchuli Taluka, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Silandikulam?
The Gram Panchayat of Silandikulam is Agathakulam.
What is the pincode of Silandikulam?
The pincode of Silandikulam is 626612.