Arunachalapuram - Aranthangi, Pudukkottai

Arunachalapuram is a village situated in the Aranthangi taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aranthangi and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Nagudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arunachalapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arunachalapuram is 639767. The village covers a total geographical area of 73.52 hectares and falls under the 614616 pincode. Aranthangi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Arunachalapuram

As per Census 2011, Arunachalapuram village has a total population of 772 people, consisting of 394 males and 378 females. The village has 181 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 541 literate and 231 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population772394378
Child Population (0–6 yrs)976037
Literate Population541293248
Illiterate Population231101130

Nearby Villages of Arunachalapuram

Arunachalapuram 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)
ChidambarapuramNorth-West1.21 km
MannakudiNorth1.26 km
KaravayalSouth-East1.28 km
KalakkudiSouth1.63 km
KoohanurEast1.80 km
MarudangudiNorth2.11 km
AriyamaraikaduSouth-West2.16 km
SubramanyapuramNorth-East2.26 km
TedakkiSouth-East2.42 km
AmanjakkiSouth2.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Arunachalapuram

Arunachalapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arantangi, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
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 Arunachalapuram 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 Arunachalapuram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Arunachalapuram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Arunachalapuram

Where is Arunachalapuram located?

Arunachalapuram village is located in Aranthangi Taluka, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Arunachalapuram?

The Gram Panchayat of Arunachalapuram is Nagudi.

What is the pincode of Arunachalapuram?

The pincode of Arunachalapuram is 614616.

What is the population of Arunachalapuram?

Arunachalapuram has a total population of 772, including 394 males and 378 females.

How many households are there in Arunachalapuram?

There are 181 households in Arunachalapuram.

What is the literacy rate in Arunachalapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arunachalapuram is 70.08%. Male literacy is 74.37% and female literacy is 65.61%.