Pidagam - Ulundurpettai, Kallakurichi

Pidagam is a village situated in the Ulundurpettai taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from Ulundurpettai and around 42 km from Viluppuram. Pidagam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pidagam is 633711. The village covers a total geographical area of 1087.1 hectares and falls under the 607202 pincode. Thiyagadurgam is the nearest town.

Pidagam 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 Pidagam

According to the 2011 Census, Pidagam village had a total population of 10,961 people, including 5,302 males and 5,659 females, living in 2,461 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.23%, with male literacy at 77.19% and female literacy at 61.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 581, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Pidagam

Pidagam 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 Pidagam

Pidagam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Meppuliyur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Pidagam is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pidagam

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

Health Facilities in Pidagam

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

FAQs about Pidagam