Vayalur - Chidambaram, Cuddalore

Vayalur is a village situated in the Chidambaram taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chidambaram and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Vayalur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vayalur is 636816. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.76 hectares and falls under the 608602 pincode. Bhuvanagiri is the nearest town.

Vayalur 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 Vayalur

According to the 2011 Census, Vayalur village had a total population of 720 people, including 375 males and 345 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.90%, with male literacy at 94.10% and female literacy at 81.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Vayalur

Vayalur 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 Vayalur

Vayalur 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 47.7 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Vayalur

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

FAQs about Vayalur