Mudukulathur

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Mudukulathur
Municipality
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Mudukulathur
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 9°20′18″N78°30′30″E / 9.338233°N 78.508301°E / 9.338233; 78.508301
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Tamil Nadu
District Ramanathapuram
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyMudukulathur Municipality
Area
 • Total8 km2 (3 sq mi)
Elevation
70 m (230 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total14,789
 • Density1,800/km2 (4,800/sq mi)
Demonym Tamils
Languages
 • Official Tamil
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
623704
Telephone code4576
Vehicle registration TN 65

Mudukulathur is a Municipality in the Ramanathapuram district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu

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Demography

As of 2001 India census, [1] Mudukulathur had a population of 13,130 with males and females each constituting 50% of the population. The town had an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy was 76%, while female literacy was 65%. 12% of the population was under 6 years of age.

Historically, the town was called Mutthukulathur, meaning "the town with pearls in its lakes" in Tamil, referring to the three ponds, "oorani". Over time, the name of the town changed to Mudhukulathur meaning "town of oldest ponds," ironically referencing the absence of pearls and the drying up of the ponds.

Economy

The local economy produces rice, chilli, cotton and seasonal vegetables. It is largely dependent on remittances from the Gulf, government salaries, agriculture, labour and trade. Agriculture remains the major economic activity.

Governance

Mudukulathur is a part of the Mudukulathur state assembly constituency. In 2021, R.S.Rajakannappan from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam was elected.

Infrastructure

Water-Road-Power

Water have been scarce in this town for many decades and the local administration supplies drinking water to homes daily for few hours in the morning, primarily used for drinking and cooking. During the summer season, supply of water is reduced to 2–4 days in a week and some residents purchase water from local vendors.

This town has a well-developed road network connecting it to nearby towns and villages, but only the road to Paramakkudi is of notable quality

Most homes are connected to the state electricity network, TNEB.

Transport

Transport is primarily by Road using public transport services operated by state transport corporation and private players like Jayavilas and Shanmugam Bus Transport companies. In the recent years, people use taxis and autos for local commute. A newly constructed bus stand, which has statues of leaders of two communities reflecting the social arrangement of present times, serves the commuters.

Health

As a taluk headquarters,Mudukulathur has a government hospital and several private clinics including Parvin clinic, run by a long-servinglady doctor.

Education

Government And Government Aided Educational Institutions

SCHOOLSINCEAFFILIATIONGROUPS/BRANCHEXTRA CURRICULARMANAGEMENT
TELC High SchoolGovt. of TN

- BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION

Govt Aided - private Management
Panchayat Elementary SchoolGovt. of TN

- BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION

Government of Tamil Nadu
Pallivasal Higher Secondary School1927Govt. of TN

- BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION

Govt Aided - private Management
Government Higher Secondary SchoolHigh School-1953
Higher Secondary School-1978.		Govt. of TN

- BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION

Groups:


1.MPC-Comp.Sci
2.hggMPC-Bio
3.Economics -Comp.Sci
4.Economics -History
5.Vocational -Account & Auditing
6.Vocational -General Machinist

Activities :


1.NCC
2.NSS
3.JRC
4.Scouts & Guides
5.National Green Corps
6. Consumer club.

Government of Tamil Nadu
Higher Education
Govt Arts & Science collegeKarikudi Alagappa University
B.A
B.Sc		Government
Technical Education
Government ITI1975Government

Self-Financing Educational Institutions

SCHOOLSINCEAFFILIATIONGROUPS/BRANCHEXTRA CURRICULARMANAGEMENT
Kamaraj Matriculation SchoolMatric syllabusPrivate Management
Kanna Matriculation SchoolMatric syllabusPrivate Management
Higher Education
Sonaimeenal Arts & Science collegeKarikudi Alagappa UniversityPrivate Management
Technical Education
Rahmaniya ITI2000Private Management

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References

  1. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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