Athandamarudur - Tirukkoyilur, Kallakurichi

Athandamarudur is a village situated in the Tirukkoyilur taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 7 km from Tirukkoyilur and around 30 km from Viluppuram. Athandamarudhur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Athandamarudur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Athandamarudur is 633133. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.48 hectares and falls under the 605803 pincode. Tirukoyilur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Athandamarudur

According to the 2011 Census, Athandamarudur village had a total population of 2,239 people, including 1,130 males and 1,109 females, living in 470 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.24%, with male literacy at 79.44% and female literacy at 58.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 523.

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

Nearby Villages of Athandamarudur

Athandamarudur 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 Athandamarudur

Public transport in the Athandamarudur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tirukoilur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Athandamarudur is about 30 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 Athandamarudur

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

Health Facilities in Athandamarudur

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

FAQs about Athandamarudur