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

As per Census 2011, Edakkudi village has a total population of 1,078 people, consisting of 537 males and 541 females. The village has 282 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 827 literate and 251 illiterate residents. Additionally, 637 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Edakkudi are given below:

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