Elavadi Village - Chinnasalem, Kallakurichi

Elavadi is a village situated in the Chinnasalem taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from Kallakkurichi and around 85 km from Viluppuram. Elavadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Elavadi is 633513. The village covers a total geographical area of 615.23 hectares and falls under the 606201 pincode. Chinnaselam is the nearest town.

Elavadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kallakurichi Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Elavadi

As per Census 2011, Elavadi village has a total population of 1,692 people, consisting of 863 males and 829 females. The village has 460 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 155 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,014 literate and 678 illiterate residents. Additionally, 586 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,692 863 829
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 155 88 67
Scheduled Castes (SC) 586 296 290
Literate Population 1,014 592 422
Illiterate Population 678 271 407

Nearby Villages of Elavadi

Elavadi 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
TimmapuramNorth1.90 km
PoosappadiSouth-West1.94 km
PandiyankuppamNorth-East2.67 km
MoongilpadiSouth-East2.81 km
Poosappadi R.f.West3.10 km
KallanathamNorth-West3.13 km
AmmaiyagaramSouth-East3.45 km
ThenponparappiSouth-West3.45 km
ThagaraiNorth3.90 km
MelnariyappanurSouth-West3.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Elavadi

Elavadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Melnariyapanur, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.5 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No Available within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Elavadi is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Elavadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Elavadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Elavadi

Where is Elavadi located?

Elavadi village is located in Chinnasalem Taluka, Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Elavadi?

Elavadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Elavadi?

The pincode of Elavadi is 606201.

What is the population of Elavadi?

Elavadi has a total population of 1,692, including 863 males and 829 females.

How many households are there in Elavadi?

There are 460 households in Elavadi.

What is the literacy rate in Elavadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Elavadi is 59.93%. Male literacy is 68.60% and female literacy is 50.90%.