Erukankattupadugai - Chidambaram, Cuddalore

Erukankattupadugai 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 55 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Vallampadugai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Erukankattupadugai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Erukankattupadugai is 636909. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.31 hectares and falls under the 608401 pincode. Chidambaram is the nearest town.

Erukankattupadugai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chidambaram Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Erukankattupadugai

According to the 2011 Census, Erukankattupadugai village had a total population of 1,986 people, including 1,028 males and 958 females, living in 512 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.12%, with male literacy at 88.20% and female literacy at 73.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 705.

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

Nearby Villages of Erukankattupadugai

Erukankattupadugai 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 Erukankattupadugai

Erukankattupadugai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kollidam, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Erukankattupadugai is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Erukankattupadugai

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

Health Facilities in Erukankattupadugai

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

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