Orathy - Maduranthakam, Chengalpattu

Orathy is a village situated in the Maduranthakam taluka of Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu. Orathi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Orathy village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Orathy is 630116. The village covers a total geographical area of 1120.65 hectares and falls under the 603307 pincode. Acharapakkam is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Orathy village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madurantakam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kancheepuram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Orathy

According to the 2011 Census, Orathy village had a total population of 3,144 people, including 1,591 males and 1,553 females, living in 768 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.76%, with male literacy at 80.14% and female literacy at 61.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 466, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 75.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Orathy

Orathy is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Orathy

Orathy is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karasangal, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Acharapakkam to Orathy is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Orathy

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Orathy village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Orathy

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Orathy village are given below:

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