Vaimedu East - Vedaranyam, Nagapattinam
Vaimedu East is a village situated in the Vedaranyam taluka of Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vedaranyam and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Nagapattinam. Voimedu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vaimedu East village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Vaimedu East is 637824. The village covers a total geographical area of 936.46 hectares and falls under the 614714 pincode. Vedaranyam is the nearest town.
Vaimedu East 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 Vaimedu East
As per Census 2011, Vaimedu East village has a total population of 3,751 people, consisting of 1,898 males and 1,853 females. The village has 994 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 319 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,729 literate and 1,022 illiterate residents. Additionally, 889 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Vaimedu East are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,751 | 1,898 | 1,853 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 319 | 169 | 150 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 889 | 434 | 455 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 2,729 | 1,494 | 1,235 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,022 | 404 | 618 |
Nearby Villages of Vaimedu East
Vaimedu East is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Vaimedu East
Vaimedu East is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Vaimedu East.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nagapattinam to Vaimedu East is about 48 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 Vaimedu East
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Vaimedu East village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Vaimedu East
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Vaimedu East village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Vaimedu East
Where is Vaimedu East located?
Vaimedu East village is located in Vedaranyam Taluka, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Vaimedu East?
The Gram Panchayat of Vaimedu East is Voimedu.
What is the pincode of Vaimedu East?
The pincode of Vaimedu East is 614714.
What is the population of Vaimedu East?
Vaimedu East has a total population of 3,751, including 1,898 males and 1,853 females.
How many households are there in Vaimedu East?
There are 994 households in Vaimedu East.
What is the literacy rate in Vaimedu East?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vaimedu East is 72.75%. Male literacy is 78.71% and female literacy is 66.65%.