Vallampadugai - Chidambaram, Cuddalore

Vallampadugai 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 55 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Vallampadugai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vallampadugai is 636907. The village covers a total geographical area of 362.91 hectares and falls under the 608401 pincode. Chidambaram is the nearest town.

Vallampadugai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chidambaram Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Vallampadugai

According to the 2011 Census, Vallampadugai village had a total population of 3,945 people, including 1,955 males and 1,990 females, living in 1,003 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.88%, with male literacy at 86.87% and female literacy at 73.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 524, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Vallampadugai

Vallampadugai 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 Vallampadugai

Vallampadugai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vallampadugai, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.0 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Vallampadugai

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

FAQs about Vallampadugai