Mudukulathur is a Town panchayat in the Ramanathapuram district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Mudukulathur had a population of 13,130 with males and females each constituting 50% of the population.

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.

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.

A newly constructed bus stand, which has statues of leaders of two communities reflecting the social arrangement of present times, serves the commuters.