Pandarakkottai - Panruti, Cuddalore

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

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandarakkottai is 636550. The village covers a total geographical area of 310.96 hectares and falls under the 607108 pincode. Pudupettai is the nearest town.

Pandarakkottai 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 Pandarakkottai

According to the 2011 Census, Pandarakkottai village had a total population of 4,321 people, including 2,198 males and 2,123 females, living in 1,017 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.34%, with male literacy at 84.92% and female literacy at 65.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 676.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandarakkottai

Pandarakkottai 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 Pandarakkottai

Public transport in the Pandarakkottai is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thiruthuraiyur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.0 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Pandarakkottai

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

FAQs about Pandarakkottai