Eyyalur - Kattumannarkoil, Cuddalore

Eyyalur is a village situated in the Kattumannarkoil taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kattumannarkoil and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Keelpuliyampattu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Eyyalur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Eyyalur is 637045. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.5 hectares and falls under the 608304 pincode. Kattumannarkoil is the nearest town.

Eyyalur 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 Eyyalur

As per Census 2011, Eyyalur village has a total population of 656 people, consisting of 327 males and 329 females. The village has 168 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 486 literate and 170 illiterate residents. Additionally, 410 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population656327329
Child Population (0–6 yrs)502030
Scheduled Castes (SC)410201209
Literate Population486273213
Illiterate Population17054116

Nearby Villages of Eyyalur

Eyyalur 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)
KeelpuliyampattuNorth-East1.20 km
ArulmozhidevanNorth1.30 km
AchalpuramWest1.31 km
EachampoondiNorth-West1.94 km
SarabojirajapuramSouth-East1.96 km
PalavaykandanNorth-West2.08 km
ReddiyurNorth2.29 km
Adhanur (mannargudi)North-East2.33 km
SirukatturWest2.53 km
TiruchitrambalamEast2.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Eyyalur

Eyyalur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kutralam, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Eyyalur is about 85 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 Eyyalur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Eyyalur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Eyyalur

Where is Eyyalur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Eyyalur?

The Gram Panchayat of Eyyalur is Keelpuliyampattu.

What is the pincode of Eyyalur?

The pincode of Eyyalur is 608304.

What is the population of Eyyalur?

Eyyalur has a total population of 656, including 327 males and 329 females.

How many households are there in Eyyalur?

There are 168 households in Eyyalur.

What is the literacy rate in Eyyalur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Eyyalur is 74.09%. Male literacy is 83.49% and female literacy is 64.74%.