Vadakkukulakudi - Kattumannarkoil, Cuddalore

Vadakkukulakudi is a village situated in the Kattumannarkoil taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kattumannarkoil and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Ma. Kolakkudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vadakkukulakudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadakkukulakudi is 637004. The village covers a total geographical area of 176.54 hectares and falls under the 608301 pincode. Lalpettai is the nearest town.

Vadakkukulakudi 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 Vadakkukulakudi

According to the 2011 Census, Vadakkukulakudi village had a total population of 4,439 people, including 2,267 males and 2,172 females, living in 988 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.05%, with male literacy at 87.19% and female literacy at 74.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,171, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Vadakkukulakudi

Vadakkukulakudi 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 Vadakkukulakudi

Vadakkukulakudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vallampadugai, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.3 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Vadakkukulakudi

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

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