Ayangudi - Kattumannarkoil, Cuddalore

Ayangudi is a village situated in the Kattumannarkoil taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kattumannarkoil and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Ayangudi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ayangudi is 637037. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.29 hectares and falls under the 608306 pincode. Kattumannarkoil is the nearest town.

Ayangudi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kattumannarkoil Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chidambaram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ayangudi

As per Census 2011, Ayangudi village has a total population of 1,772 people, consisting of 849 males and 923 females. The village has 402 households and a sex ratio of 1,087 females per 1,000 males. There are 192 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,327 literate and 445 illiterate residents. Additionally, 821 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,772849923
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1929795
Scheduled Castes (SC)821397424
Literate Population1,327671656
Illiterate Population445178267

Nearby Villages of Ayangudi

Ayangudi 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)
MelpakkathuraiSouth-West1.23 km
KuchurEast1.53 km
VelampoondiWest1.59 km
KeelakadamburNorth1.64 km
MelakadamburNorth-West1.68 km
KunavasalSouth-East1.94 km
ReddiyurSouth-West2.12 km
ThorappuWest2.35 km
OmampuliyurSouth-East2.42 km
PeriakottagamNorth-East2.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ayangudi

Ayangudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anandtandavpur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Ayangudi is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ayangudi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ayangudi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Ayangudi

Where is Ayangudi located?

Ayangudi village is located in Kattumannarkoil Taluka, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ayangudi?

Ayangudi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ayangudi?

The pincode of Ayangudi is 608306.

What is the population of Ayangudi?

Ayangudi has a total population of 1,772, including 849 males and 923 females.

How many households are there in Ayangudi?

There are 402 households in Ayangudi.

What is the literacy rate in Ayangudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ayangudi is 74.89%. Male literacy is 79.03% and female literacy is 71.07%.