Edakkudi - Tharangambadi, Mayiladuthurai

Edakkudi is a village situated in the Tharangambadi taluka of Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 22 km from Tharangambadi and around 52 km from Nagapattinam. Edakudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Edakkudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Edakkudi is 637614. The village covers a total geographical area of 264.23 hectares and falls under the 609402 pincode. Mayiladuthurai is the nearest town.

Edakkudi 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 Edakkudi

According to the 2011 Census, Edakkudi village had a total population of 1,078 people, including 537 males and 541 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.26%, with male literacy at 93.47% and female literacy at 76.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 637.

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

Nearby Villages of Edakkudi

Edakkudi 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 Edakkudi

Edakkudi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Manganallur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nagapattinam to Edakkudi is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Edakkudi

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

Health Facilities in Edakkudi

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

FAQs about Edakkudi