Vadamur - Kattumannarkoil, Cuddalore

Vadamur is a village situated in the Kattumannarkoil taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kattumannarkoil and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Vadamoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vadamur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadamur is 636969. The village covers a total geographical area of 219.71 hectares and falls under the 608302 pincode. Chidambaram is the nearest town.

Vadamur 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 Vadamur

According to the 2011 Census, Vadamur village had a total population of 845 people, including 391 males and 454 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 1,161 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.09%, with male literacy at 92.70% and female literacy at 85.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 685.

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

Nearby Villages of Vadamur

Vadamur 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 Vadamur

Vadamur 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 Vallampadugai, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Vadamur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vadamur

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

Health Facilities in Vadamur

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

FAQs about Vadamur