Mugaiyur Village Overview
Mugaiyur is a village in Chidambaram tehsil of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 10 km from Chidambaram tehsil headquarters and around 50 km from Cuddalore district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Mugaiyur village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Mugaiyur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mugaiyur is 636899. The village covers a geographical area of 189.92 hectares and has a pincode of 608305. Chidambaram is the nearest town.
Location Map of Mugaiyur
Population & Demographics of Mugaiyur
This section provides population and demographic details of Mugaiyur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,261 | 626 | 635 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 138 | 70 | 68 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 839 | 417 | 422 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Literate Population | 917 | 507 | 410 |
| Illiterate Population | 344 | 119 | 225 |
Key population details of Mugaiyur village are given below:
- Mugaiyur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,261, including approximately 626 males and 635 females, with a sex ratio of 1014 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 839 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 9 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Mugaiyur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 72.72%.
- There are around 314 households in Mugaiyur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Mugaiyur
Transport facilities help residents of Mugaiyur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Mugaiyur
The following villages are located close to Mugaiyur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mugaiyur
- Where is Mugaiyur located?
- Mugaiyur village is located in Chidambaram Taluka, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Mugaiyur?
- Mugaiyur is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Mugaiyur?
- The pincode of Mugaiyur is 608305.
- What is the population of Mugaiyur?
- Mugaiyur has a total population of 1,261, including 626 males and 635 females.
- How many households are there in Mugaiyur?
- There are 314 households in Mugaiyur.
- What is the literacy rate in Mugaiyur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mugaiyur is 72.72%. Male literacy is 80.99% and female literacy is 64.57%.