Vijayaragunathapuram - Alangudi, Pudukkottai

Vijayaragunathapuram is a village situated in the Alangudi taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alangudi and around 5 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Kaikurichi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vijayaragunathapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vijayaragunathapuram is 639624. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.12 hectares and falls under the 622302 pincode. Pudukkottai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Vijayaragunathapuram

As per Census 2011, Vijayaragunathapuram village has a total population of 675 people, consisting of 335 males and 340 females. The village has 143 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 410 literate and 265 illiterate residents. Additionally, 244 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population675335340
Child Population (0–6 yrs)642737
Scheduled Castes (SC)244125119
Literate Population410238172
Illiterate Population26597168

Nearby Villages of Vijayaragunathapuram

Vijayaragunathapuram 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)
SettivayalSouth-West1.05 km
PuravasagudySouth-East1.17 km
KaikurichiNorth-West1.19 km
ManiambalamSouth2.26 km
Thirumalaraya SamudramNorth-West2.85 km
VandakottaiSouth-East2.95 km
ThirukkattalaiNorth3.33 km
ImmanampattiNorth-East3.79 km
VallathirakottaiSouth-East3.79 km
KalangudiSouth-East4.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vijayaragunathapuram

Vijayaragunathapuram is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pudukkottai, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pudukkottai to Vijayaragunathapuram is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vijayaragunathapuram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Vijayaragunathapuram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Vijayaragunathapuram

Where is Vijayaragunathapuram located?

Vijayaragunathapuram village is located in Alangudi Taluka, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vijayaragunathapuram?

The Gram Panchayat of Vijayaragunathapuram is Kaikurichi.

What is the pincode of Vijayaragunathapuram?

The pincode of Vijayaragunathapuram is 622302.

What is the population of Vijayaragunathapuram?

Vijayaragunathapuram has a total population of 675, including 335 males and 340 females.

How many households are there in Vijayaragunathapuram?

There are 143 households in Vijayaragunathapuram.

What is the literacy rate in Vijayaragunathapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vijayaragunathapuram is 60.74%. Male literacy is 71.04% and female literacy is 50.59%.