Edayanpalacheri - Chidambaram, Cuddalore

Edayanpalacheri is a village situated in the Chidambaram taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chidambaram and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Edaiyanpalcherry serves as the Gram Panchayat for Edayanpalacheri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Edayanpalacheri is 636848. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.74 hectares and falls under the 608201 pincode. Chidambaram is the nearest town.

Edayanpalacheri 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 Edayanpalacheri

According to the 2011 Census, Edayanpalacheri village had a total population of 902 people, including 439 males and 463 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.66%, with male literacy at 87.98% and female literacy at 67.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 660.

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

Nearby Villages of Edayanpalacheri

Edayanpalacheri 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 Edayanpalacheri

Edayanpalacheri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chidambaram, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Edayanpalacheri is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Edayanpalacheri

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

Health Facilities in Edayanpalacheri

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

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