Padoor - Uthiramerur, Kancheepuram

Padoor is a village situated in the Uthiramerur taluka of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu. Kattankulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padoor is 629801. The village covers a total geographical area of 342.04 hectares and falls under the 631606 pincode. Walajabad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Padoor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Uthiramerur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kancheepuram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Padoor

According to the 2011 Census, Padoor village had a total population of 713 people, including 365 males and 348 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.44%, with male literacy at 80.12% and female literacy at 68.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 227, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Padoor

Padoor 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 Padoor

Padoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pazhaya Seevaram, while the nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Walajabad to Padoor is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padoor

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

Health Facilities in Padoor

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

FAQs about Padoor