Murugan temple
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Kodaikanal taluka, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu
Near Vilpatti (1.1 km from the village's map point, straight line). Vilpatti had 13,437 people in 3,589 households (Census 2011).
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- Location
- 10.27872° N, 77.50784° E
Source: OpenStreetMap (node/7371622070), 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: Palani — about 20 km (straight line)
- Nearest bus station: Kodaikanal Bus Stand — about 5.1 km (straight line)
- Nearest airport: Madurai International Airport — about 81 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 Kodaikanal taluka, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu.
Which village is Murugan temple in or near?
Vilpatti: about 1.1 km from the village's map point in a straight line. Vilpatti had 13,437 people (Census 2011).
Which is the nearest railway station to Murugan temple?
Palani, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). Road distance is longer.
Which airport is nearest to Murugan temple?
Madurai International Airport, about 81 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap).
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