Uthamasozhamangalam - Chidambaram, Cuddalore

Uthamasozhamangalam is a village situated in the Chidambaram taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chidambaram and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Uthamasozhamangalam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uthamasozhamangalam is 636838. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.89 hectares and falls under the 608002 pincode. Chidambaram is the nearest town.

Uthamasozhamangalam 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 Uthamasozhamangalam

As per Census 2011, Uthamasozhamangalam village has a total population of 641 people, consisting of 329 males and 312 females. The village has 179 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 451 literate and 190 illiterate residents. Additionally, 607 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population641329312
Child Population (0–6 yrs)603228
Scheduled Castes (SC)607310297
Literate Population451244207
Illiterate Population19085105

Nearby Villages of Uthamasozhamangalam

Uthamasozhamangalam 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RadhavilagamNorth-West0.94 km
KanakkarapattuSouth-East1.03 km
Pinnattur EastNorth-West2.10 km
KezhaperambaiSouth-East2.12 km
NakkaravanthangudiWest2.33 km
VasaputhurSouth-West2.52 km
Pichavaram Extension R.f.North-East2.75 km
KumaramangalamSouth-West2.92 km
KavarapattuSouth2.98 km
KodippallamWest3.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Uthamasozhamangalam

Public transport in the Uthamasozhamangalam is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kille, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Uthamasozhamangalam is about 58 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 Uthamasozhamangalam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Uthamasozhamangalam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Uthamasozhamangalam

Where is Uthamasozhamangalam located?

Uthamasozhamangalam village is located in Chidambaram Taluka, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Uthamasozhamangalam?

Uthamasozhamangalam is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Uthamasozhamangalam?

The pincode of Uthamasozhamangalam is 608002.

What is the population of Uthamasozhamangalam?

Uthamasozhamangalam has a total population of 641, including 329 males and 312 females.

How many households are there in Uthamasozhamangalam?

There are 179 households in Uthamasozhamangalam.

What is the literacy rate in Uthamasozhamangalam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Uthamasozhamangalam is 70.36%. Male literacy is 74.16% and female literacy is 66.35%.