Velampoondi - Kattumannarkoil, Cuddalore

Velampoondi is a village situated in the Kattumannarkoil taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kattumannarkoil and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Thorappu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Velampoondi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Velampoondi is 637025. The village covers a total geographical area of 185.96 hectares and falls under the 608304 pincode. Kattumannarkoil is the nearest town.

Velampoondi 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 Velampoondi

According to the 2011 Census, Velampoondi village had a total population of 762 people, including 373 males and 389 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.91%, with male literacy at 89.94% and female literacy at 82.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 594.

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

Nearby Villages of Velampoondi

Velampoondi 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 Velampoondi

Velampoondi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nidur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Velampoondi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Velampoondi

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

Health Facilities in Velampoondi

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

FAQs about Velampoondi