Paithambadi - Panruti, Cuddalore

Paithambadi is a village situated in the Panruti taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Panruti and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Paithampadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paithambadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paithambadi is 636518. The village covers a total geographical area of 383.7 hectares and falls under the 607101 pincode. Thorapadi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Paithambadi

As per Census 2011, Paithambadi village has a total population of 2,192 people, consisting of 1,102 males and 1,090 females. The village has 525 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 223 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,488 literate and 704 illiterate residents. Additionally, 685 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Paithambadi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1921,1021,090
Child Population (0–6 yrs)223115108
Scheduled Castes (SC)685345340
Literate Population1,488836652
Illiterate Population704266438

Nearby Villages of Paithambadi

Paithambadi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KavanurEast1.77 km
VeliyambakkamNorth1.93 km
KongarakondanNorth-East2.11 km
Athiyur (tiruvadi)North-West2.22 km
KilthaniyalampattuSouth2.26 km
MelthaniyalampattuSouth2.29 km
AviyanurSouth-East2.30 km
UlundamabattuEast2.43 km
KarapattuSouth-West2.87 km
Dalavanur (tiruvadi)North-East2.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Paithambadi

Paithambadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Serndanur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Paithambadi is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paithambadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Paithambadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Paithambadi

Where is Paithambadi located?

Paithambadi village is located in Panruti Taluka, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Paithambadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Paithambadi is Paithampadi.

What is the pincode of Paithambadi?

The pincode of Paithambadi is 607101.

What is the population of Paithambadi?

Paithambadi has a total population of 2,192, including 1,102 males and 1,090 females.

How many households are there in Paithambadi?

There are 525 households in Paithambadi.

What is the literacy rate in Paithambadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paithambadi is 67.88%. Male literacy is 75.86% and female literacy is 59.82%.