Idayakottai - Oddanchatram, Dindigul

Idayakottai is a village situated in the Oddanchatram taluka of Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Oddanchatram and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Dindigul. Edayakottai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Idayakottai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Idayakottai is 635200. The village covers a total geographical area of 1800.22 hectares and falls under the 624704 pincode. Oddanchatram is the nearest town.

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

Population of Idayakottai

As per Census 2011, Idayakottai village has a total population of 4,222 people, consisting of 2,133 males and 2,089 females. The village has 1,147 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 353 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,952 literate and 1,270 illiterate residents. Additionally, 873 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Idayakottai

Idayakottai 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 Idayakottai

Idayakottai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Oddam Hatram, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dindigul to Idayakottai is about 33 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 Idayakottai

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

Health Facilities in Idayakottai

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

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