Ranganathapuram - Kurinjipadi, Cuddalore

Ranganathapuram is a village situated in the Kurinjipadi taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurinjipadi and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Renganathapuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranganathapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranganathapuram is 636710. The village covers a total geographical area of 1531.88 hectares and falls under the 607302 pincode. Kurinjipadi is the nearest town.

Ranganathapuram 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 Ranganathapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Ranganathapuram village had a total population of 2,529 people, including 1,266 males and 1,263 females, living in 609 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.12%, with male literacy at 76.71% and female literacy at 59.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,204, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranganathapuram

Ranganathapuram 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 Ranganathapuram

Ranganathapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kurinjipadi, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Ranganathapuram

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

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