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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Idayakottai village had a total population of 4,222 people, including 2,133 males and 2,089 females, living in 1,147 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.30%, with male literacy at 84.75% and female literacy at 67.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 873, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

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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