Sethiyur - Chidambaram, Cuddalore

Sethiyur is a village situated in the Chidambaram taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chidambaram and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Sethiyur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sethiyur is 636874. The village covers a total geographical area of 238.51 hectares and falls under the 608305 pincode. Chidambaram is the nearest town.

Sethiyur 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 Sethiyur

As per Census 2011, Sethiyur village has a total population of 1,403 people, consisting of 694 males and 709 females. The village has 348 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 146 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,056 literate and 347 illiterate residents. Additionally, 904 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sethiyur

Sethiyur 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 Sethiyur

Sethiyur 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 53.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Sethiyur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sethiyur

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

Health Facilities in Sethiyur

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

FAQs about Sethiyur