Vadakkuviruthangam - Chidambaram, Cuddalore

Vadakkuviruthangam is a village situated in the Chidambaram taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chidambaram and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Therkkuviruthangan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vadakkuviruthangam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadakkuviruthangam is 636876. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.85 hectares and falls under the 608305 pincode. Sethiathoppu is the nearest town.

Vadakkuviruthangam 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 Vadakkuviruthangam

According to the 2011 Census, Vadakkuviruthangam village had a total population of 254 people, including 126 males and 128 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.83%, with male literacy at 79.13% and female literacy at 58.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Vadakkuviruthangam

Vadakkuviruthangam 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 Vadakkuviruthangam

Public transport in the Vadakkuviruthangam is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chidambaram, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Vadakkuviruthangam

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

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