Eliyathur - Chinnasalem, Kallakurichi

Eliyathur is a village situated in the Chinnasalem taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 14 km from Kallakkurichi and around 90 km from Viluppuram. Eliyathur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Eliyathur is 633443. The village covers a total geographical area of 368.94 hectares and falls under the 606201 pincode. Vadakananthal is the nearest town.

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

Population of Eliyathur

According to the 2011 Census, Eliyathur village had a total population of 2,274 people, including 1,153 males and 1,121 females, living in 533 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.37%, with male literacy at 79.84% and female literacy at 58.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,230.

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

Nearby Villages of Eliyathur

Eliyathur 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 Eliyathur

Eliyathur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chinna Salem, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Eliyathur 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 Eliyathur

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

Health Facilities in Eliyathur

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

FAQs about Eliyathur