Vaiyankudi - Tittakudi, Cuddalore

Vaiyankudi is a village situated in the Tittakudi taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tittakudi and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Vaiyangudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vaiyankudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vaiyankudi is 637324. The village covers a total geographical area of 388.52 hectares and falls under the 606111 pincode. Tittakudi is the nearest town.

Vaiyankudi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Vaiyankudi

As per Census 2011, Vaiyankudi village has a total population of 1,275 people, consisting of 658 males and 617 females. The village has 313 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 816 literate and 459 illiterate residents. Additionally, 481 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,275658617
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1347460
Scheduled Castes (SC)481260221
Literate Population816485331
Illiterate Population459173286

Nearby Villages of Vaiyankudi

Vaiyankudi 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)
SirumulaiWest1.60 km
KodangudiSouth-West1.88 km
AdhamangalamNorth-East1.96 km
PudhukulamNorth-West1.97 km
NavalurNorth2.84 km
ElumathurSouth2.92 km
Tholar NorthEast3.10 km
PerumulaiWest3.30 km
NedunkulamNorth-West3.65 km
KumaraiNorth3.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vaiyankudi

Vaiyankudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pennadam, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Vaiyankudi is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vaiyankudi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Vaiyankudi

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

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

FAQs about Vaiyankudi

Where is Vaiyankudi located?

Vaiyankudi village is located in Tittakudi Taluka, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vaiyankudi?

The Gram Panchayat of Vaiyankudi is Vaiyangudi.

What is the pincode of Vaiyankudi?

The pincode of Vaiyankudi is 606111.

What is the population of Vaiyankudi?

Vaiyankudi has a total population of 1,275, including 658 males and 617 females.

How many households are there in Vaiyankudi?

There are 313 households in Vaiyankudi.

What is the literacy rate in Vaiyankudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vaiyankudi is 64.00%. Male literacy is 73.71% and female literacy is 53.65%.