Orathur - Chidambaram, Cuddalore

Orathur 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 60 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Orathur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Orathur is 636823. The village covers a total geographical area of 125.9 hectares and falls under the 608201 pincode. Bhuvanagiri is the nearest town.

Orathur 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 Orathur

As per Census 2011, Orathur village has a total population of 1,363 people, consisting of 690 males and 673 females. The village has 355 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,063 literate and 300 illiterate residents. Additionally, 143 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 51 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Orathur

Orathur 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 Orathur

Orathur 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 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Orathur is about 60 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 Orathur

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

Health Facilities in Orathur

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

FAQs about Orathur