Elangambur - Kattumannarkoil, Cuddalore

Elangambur is a village situated in the Kattumannarkoil taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kattumannarkoil and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Vennaiyur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Elangambur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Elangambur is 637013. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.07 hectares and falls under the 608302 pincode. Kattumannarkoil is the nearest town.

Elangambur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Elangambur

According to the 2011 Census, Elangambur village had a total population of 755 people, including 380 males and 375 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.08%, with male literacy at 81.16% and female literacy at 69.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 280.

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

Nearby Villages of Elangambur

Elangambur 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 Elangambur

Elangambur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arasur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Elangambur is about 68 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 Elangambur

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

Health Facilities in Elangambur

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

FAQs about Elangambur