Devangudi - Chidambaram, Cuddalore

Devangudi is a village situated in the Chidambaram taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chidambaram and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Devangudi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devangudi is 636857. The village covers a total geographical area of 234.17 hectares and falls under the 608201 pincode. Chidambaram is the nearest town.

Devangudi 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 Devangudi

As per Census 2011, Devangudi village has a total population of 882 people, consisting of 441 males and 441 females. The village has 233 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 600 literate and 282 illiterate residents. Additionally, 478 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 41 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Devangudi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Devangudi

Devangudi 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 Devangudi

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Devangudi. The nearest railway station is Chidambaram, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Devangudi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devangudi

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

Health Facilities in Devangudi

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

FAQs about Devangudi