Vadugachery - Nagapattinam

Vadugachery is a village situated in the Nagapattinam taluka of Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 16 km from Nagapattinam, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Vadugacheri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vadugachery village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadugachery is 637700. The village covers a total geographical area of 402.33 hectares and falls under the 611109 pincode. Kilvelur is the nearest town.

Vadugachery village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nagapattinam Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Vadugachery

As per Census 2011, Vadugachery village has a total population of 1,512 people, consisting of 737 males and 775 females. The village has 435 households and a sex ratio of 1,051 females per 1,000 males. There are 159 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,073 literate and 439 illiterate residents. Additionally, 865 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vadugachery

Vadugachery 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 Vadugachery

Vadugachery is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sikkal, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nagapattinam to Vadugachery is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vadugachery

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

Health Facilities in Vadugachery

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

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