Pelandurai - Tittakudi, Cuddalore

Pelandurai is a village situated in the Tittakudi taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tittakudi and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Pasikulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pelandurai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pelandurai is 637348. The village covers a total geographical area of 875.7 hectares and falls under the 606105 pincode. Pennadam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Pelandurai

According to the 2011 Census, Pelandurai village had a total population of 3,844 people, including 1,917 males and 1,927 females, living in 919 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.99%, with male literacy at 81.03% and female literacy at 59.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,522, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Pelandurai

Pelandurai 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 Pelandurai

Pelandurai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talanallur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Pelandurai is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pelandurai

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

Health Facilities in Pelandurai

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

FAQs about Pelandurai