Umbalacheri - Vedaranyam, Nagapattinam

Umbalacheri is a village situated in the Vedaranyam taluka of Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vedaranyam and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Nagapattinam. Umbalacheri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umbalacheri is 637803. The village covers a total geographical area of 563.33 hectares and falls under the 614711 pincode. Thalainayar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Umbalacheri

As per Census 2011, Umbalacheri village has a total population of 2,253 people, consisting of 1,133 males and 1,120 females. The village has 614 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 224 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,569 literate and 684 illiterate residents. Additionally, 854 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Umbalacheri

Umbalacheri 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 Umbalacheri

Umbalacheri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Velankanni, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nagapattinam to Umbalacheri 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 Umbalacheri

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

Health Facilities in Umbalacheri

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

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