Peddunayakkankuppam - Kurinjipadi, Cuddalore

Peddunayakkankuppam is a village situated in the Kurinjipadi taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurinjipadi and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Pethunaikankuppam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Peddunayakkankuppam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peddunayakkankuppam is 636713. The village covers a total geographical area of 364.35 hectares and falls under the 607302 pincode. Kurinjipadi is the nearest town.

Peddunayakkankuppam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kurinjipadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Cuddalore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Peddunayakkankuppam

According to the 2011 Census, Peddunayakkankuppam village had a total population of 2,461 people, including 1,211 males and 1,250 females, living in 657 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.24%, with male literacy at 84.96% and female literacy at 65.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 460.

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

Nearby Villages of Peddunayakkankuppam

Peddunayakkankuppam 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 Peddunayakkankuppam

Public transport in the Peddunayakkankuppam is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kurinjipadi, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Peddunayakkankuppam is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Peddunayakkankuppam

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

Health Facilities in Peddunayakkankuppam

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

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