Paradur North - Chidambaram, Cuddalore

Paradur North is a village situated in the Chidambaram taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chidambaram and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Paradur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paradur North village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paradur North is 636824. The village covers a total geographical area of 679.1 hectares and falls under the 608201 pincode. Bhuvanagiri is the nearest town.

Paradur North 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 Paradur North

According to the 2011 Census, Paradur North village had a total population of 3,392 people, including 1,709 males and 1,683 females, living in 829 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.90%, with male literacy at 86.09% and female literacy at 71.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,716, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Paradur North

Paradur North 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 Paradur North

Paradur North is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chidambaram, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Paradur North is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paradur North

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

Health Facilities in Paradur North

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

FAQs about Paradur North