Mathuranthaganallur - Chidambaram, Cuddalore

Mathuranthaganallur is a village situated in the Chidambaram taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chidambaram and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Madhuranthaganallur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathuranthaganallur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathuranthaganallur is 636849. The village covers a total geographical area of 311.31 hectares and falls under the 608201 pincode. Sethiathoppu is the nearest town.

Mathuranthaganallur 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 Mathuranthaganallur

As per Census 2011, Mathuranthaganallur village has a total population of 1,679 people, consisting of 815 males and 864 females. The village has 443 households and a sex ratio of 1,060 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,361 literate and 318 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,045 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,679815864
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1367363
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,045511534
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1156
Literate Population1,361705656
Illiterate Population318110208

Nearby Villages of Mathuranthaganallur

Mathuranthaganallur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
EdayanpalacheriNorth-East1.02 km
PalayancherthangudiNorth1.61 km
DevangudiSouth-West1.74 km
AyyanurakkaramangalamSouth1.79 km
AyipettaiNorth2.27 km
PannapattuSouth2.52 km
ManakkudaiyaniruppuSouth2.80 km
Puliyagudi (harirajapuram)North-East2.82 km
Paradur NorthNorth-West2.88 km
KizhnathamEast3.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mathuranthaganallur

Mathuranthaganallur 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 51.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Mathuranthaganallur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mathuranthaganallur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mathuranthaganallur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mathuranthaganallur

Where is Mathuranthaganallur located?

Mathuranthaganallur village is located in Chidambaram Taluka, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mathuranthaganallur?

The Gram Panchayat of Mathuranthaganallur is Madhuranthaganallur.

What is the pincode of Mathuranthaganallur?

The pincode of Mathuranthaganallur is 608201.

What is the population of Mathuranthaganallur?

Mathuranthaganallur has a total population of 1,679, including 815 males and 864 females.

How many households are there in Mathuranthaganallur?

There are 443 households in Mathuranthaganallur.

What is the literacy rate in Mathuranthaganallur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mathuranthaganallur is 81.06%. Male literacy is 86.50% and female literacy is 75.93%.