Arupathy - Tharangambadi, Mayiladuthurai

Arupathy is a village situated in the Tharangambadi taluka of Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 21 km from Tharangambadi and around 50 km from Nagapattinam. Arupathy village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arupathy is 637579. The village covers a total geographical area of 492.57 hectares and falls under the 609309 pincode. Mayiladuthurai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Arupathy

According to the 2011 Census, Arupathy village had a total population of 5,478 people, including 2,700 males and 2,778 females, living in 1,386 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.54%, with male literacy at 88.39% and female literacy at 74.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,797.

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

Nearby Villages of Arupathy

Arupathy 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 Arupathy

Arupathy is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anandtandavpur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nagapattinam to Arupathy is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arupathy

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

Health Facilities in Arupathy

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

FAQs about Arupathy