Marakalamkathan - Watrap, Virudhunagar
Marakalamkathan is a village situated in the Watrap taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 22 km from Srivilliputhur and around 30 km from Virudhunagar. Kottaiyur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marakalamkathan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Marakalamkathan is 641220. The village covers a total geographical area of 50.45 hectares and falls under the 626138 pincode.
Marakalamkathan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Srivilliputhur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tenkasi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Marakalamkathan
Marakalamkathan 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Thulukkapatti | South | 1.64 km |
| Ayan Karisalkulam | East | 2.83 km |
| Kottaiyur | North-West | 2.85 km |
| Muvaraivenran | South-East | 3.77 km |
| Ilandaikulam | North | 3.81 km |
| Thambipatti | North-West | 3.82 km |
| Sundarapandiyam | South-West | 4.11 km |
| Vellaipottal | North-East | 4.97 km |
| Nathampatti | South | 5.44 km |
| Rudrappanaickenpatti | East | 5.76 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Marakalamkathan
Public transport in the Marakalamkathan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Srivilliputtur, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Marakalamkathan is about 30 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 Marakalamkathan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Marakalamkathan 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 Marakalamkathan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Marakalamkathan 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 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Marakalamkathan
Where is Marakalamkathan located?
Marakalamkathan village is located in Watrap Taluka, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Marakalamkathan?
The Gram Panchayat of Marakalamkathan is Kottaiyur.
What is the pincode of Marakalamkathan?
The pincode of Marakalamkathan is 626138.