Buthangudi - Chidambaram, Cuddalore

Buthangudi is a village situated in the Chidambaram taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chidambaram and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Boothangudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Buthangudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Buthangudi is 636825. The village covers a total geographical area of 376.42 hectares and falls under the 608002 pincode. Sethiathoppu is the nearest town.

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

Population of Buthangudi

According to the 2011 Census, Buthangudi village had a total population of 4,450 people, including 2,231 males and 2,219 females, living in 1,138 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.68%, with male literacy at 82.41% and female literacy at 67.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,226, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 170.

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

Nearby Villages of Buthangudi

Buthangudi 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 Buthangudi

Buthangudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Neyveli, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Buthangudi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Buthangudi

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

Health Facilities in Buthangudi

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

FAQs about Buthangudi