Anthagudi - Kilvelur, Nagapattinam

Anthagudi is a village situated in the Kilvelur taluka of Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kilvelur and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Nagapattinam. Anthakudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anthagudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anthagudi is 637733. The village covers a total geographical area of 507.9 hectares and falls under the 610106 pincode. Thiruvarur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Anthagudi

As per Census 2011, Anthagudi village has a total population of 2,442 people, consisting of 1,213 males and 1,229 females. The village has 660 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 238 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,757 literate and 685 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,360 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4421,2131,229
Child Population (0–6 yrs)238117121
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,360672688
Literate Population1,757953804
Illiterate Population685260425

Nearby Villages of Anthagudi

Anthagudi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KoorathangudiSouth1.43 km
ManallurNorth1.45 km
SigarWest2.59 km
KakkalaniNorth-East2.62 km
PuduppathurNorth-West2.77 km
ManalurSouth-East2.85 km
KoilkanapoorSouth2.91 km
VeppathangudiSouth-West3.72 km
VinjiyurSouth-West3.74 km
KillukudiSouth-East4.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Anthagudi

Public transport in the Anthagudi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adiyakkamangalam, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nagapattinam to Anthagudi is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Anthagudi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Anthagudi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Anthagudi

Where is Anthagudi located?

Anthagudi village is located in Kilvelur Taluka, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Anthagudi?

The Gram Panchayat of Anthagudi is Anthakudi.

What is the pincode of Anthagudi?

The pincode of Anthagudi is 610106.

What is the population of Anthagudi?

Anthagudi has a total population of 2,442, including 1,213 males and 1,229 females.

How many households are there in Anthagudi?

There are 660 households in Anthagudi.

What is the literacy rate in Anthagudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Anthagudi is 71.95%. Male literacy is 78.57% and female literacy is 65.42%.