Murugan Temple
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Palakkodu taluka, Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu
Near Dandukaranahalli (about 2.7 km from the village's approximate position, straight line). Dandukaranahalli had 4,300 people in 1,029 households (Census 2011).
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- Location
- 12.33250° N, 78.06509° E
Source: OpenStreetMap (node/6367893408), extract of 23 Oct 2026. © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL-1.0. Last seen in the source 3 Nov 2026. Not checked by VoiceOfVillage; call before you travel.
How to reach Murugan Temple
- Nearest railway station: Palakkodu — about 4 km (straight line)
- Nearest bus station: Valaithottam — about 2.4 km (straight line)
- Nearest airport: Salem Airport — about 61 km (straight line)
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap; road distances are longer. Check routes before you travel.
Questions about Murugan Temple
Where is Murugan Temple?
Murugan Temple is a temple in Palakkodu taluka, Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu.
Which village is Murugan Temple in or near?
Dandukaranahalli: about 2.7 km from the village's approximate position in a straight line. Dandukaranahalli had 4,300 people (Census 2011).
Which is the nearest railway station to Murugan Temple?
Palakkodu, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). Road distance is longer.
Which airport is nearest to Murugan Temple?
Salem Airport, about 61 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap).
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