Edayar
About Edayar
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Edayar village is 636381. Edayar village is located in Udayarpalayam taluka of Ariyalur district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Jayankondam (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Ariyalur. As per 2009 stats, Edaiyar is the gram panchayat of Edayar village.
The total geographical area of village is 905.18 hectares. Edayar has a total population of 3,287 peoples, out of which male population is 1,646 while female population is 1,641. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 996 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of edayar village is 57.16% out of which 64.34% males and 49.97% females are literate. There are about 849 houses in edayar village. Pincode of edayar village locality is 621804.
When it comes to administration, Edayar village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Edayar village comes under Jayankondam Vidhan Sabha constituency & Chidambaram Lok Sabha constituency. Udayarpalayam is nearest town to edayar village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Edayar
The population details of Edayar cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,287 | 1,646 | 1,641 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 372 | 185 | 187 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 708 | 358 | 350 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 1,879 | 1,059 | 820 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,408 | 587 | 821 |
Connectivity of Edayar
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Edayar
Where is Edayar located?
Edayar village is situated in Udayarpalayam Taluka, within the Ariyalur district of Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Edayar?
The Gram Panchayat of Edayar is Edaiyar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Edayar?
The pincode of Edayar is 621804, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Edayar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Edayar is 3,287, with 1,646 males and 1,641 females.
How many households are there in Edayar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Edayar village has a total of 849 households.
What is the literacy rate in Edayar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Edayar is 57.16%. The male literacy rate is 64.34%, while the female literacy rate is 49.97%.