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

According to the 2011 Census, Mathuranthaganallur village had a total population of 1,679 people, including 815 males and 864 females, living in 443 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.20%, with male literacy at 95.01% and female literacy at 81.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,045, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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