Kallamedu - Ulundurpettai, Kallakurichi

Kallamedu is a village situated in the Ulundurpettai taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 14 km from Ulundurpettai and around 29 km from Viluppuram. Andikuzhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kallamedu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kallamedu is 633743. The village covers a total geographical area of 316.22 hectares and falls under the 607204 pincode. Ulundurpettai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kallamedu

According to the 2011 Census, Kallamedu village had a total population of 862 people, including 449 males and 413 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.13%, with male literacy at 87.83% and female literacy at 62.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Kallamedu

Kallamedu 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 Kallamedu

Kallamedu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ulundurpet, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Kallamedu is about 29 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 Kallamedu

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

Health Facilities in Kallamedu

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

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