Velliyakudi - Chidambaram, Cuddalore

Velliyakudi is a village situated in the Chidambaram taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chidambaram and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Velliyagudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Velliyakudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Velliyakudi is 636826. The village covers a total geographical area of 170.65 hectares and falls under the 608201 pincode. Sethiathoppu is the nearest town.

Velliyakudi 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 Velliyakudi

According to the 2011 Census, Velliyakudi village had a total population of 644 people, including 317 males and 327 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.86%, with male literacy at 84.08% and female literacy at 77.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 355.

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

Nearby Villages of Velliyakudi

Velliyakudi 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 Velliyakudi

Velliyakudi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chidambaram, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Velliyakudi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Velliyakudi

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

Health Facilities in Velliyakudi

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

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