Mudukulathur

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Mudukulathur
Town
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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
 • TypeTown Panchayat
 • BodyMudukulathur Town Panchayat
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 panchayat town 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. Males constituted 50% of the population and females 50%. Mudukulathur had an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 76%, and female literacy was 65%. 12% of the population was under 6 years of age.

In earlier times, the town used to be called Mutthukulathur, meaning "the town with pearls in its lakes" in Tamil with obvious reference to the three ponds "oorani". However the name of the town changed over the years to Mudhukulathur meaning "town of oldest ponds" in an ironical reference to the absence of the pearls and the ponds drying up.

Economy

The local economy produces commodities such as rice, chilli, cotton and seasonal vegetables. The economy of the town is largely dependent on Gulf money, wages from government salaries, agriculture, labour and trade. Major local economy is based on agriculture.

Governance

It 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 is very scarce in this town for many decades now. The local town administration takes care of supply of drinking water to homes. The water is supplied every day for few hours in the morning. This water is mostly used for drinking and cooking. In summer season, supply of water is limited to 2–4 days in a week. Some people even buy water from local vendors.

This town has a well-developed road network to connect with nearby towns and villages but the quality of the roads not worthy of a mention except for the road that runs to Paramakkudi.

Most of the homes in this town are connected to the state electricity network TNEB.

Transport

The only means of transportation is 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

This town being a taluk headquarters, has a government hospital and a private clinic(Parvin clinic) run by a lady doctor for many years, some private hospitals.

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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