Ekapperumalur - Aranthangi, Pudukkottai

Ekapperumalur is a village situated in the Aranthangi taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aranthangi and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Egaperumalur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekapperumalur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekapperumalur is 639780. The village covers a total geographical area of 397.21 hectares and falls under the 614616 pincode. Aranthangi is the nearest town.

Ekapperumalur 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 Ekapperumalur

According to the 2011 Census, Ekapperumalur village had a total population of 793 people, including 359 males and 434 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 1,209 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.09%, with male literacy at 81.88% and female literacy at 58.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Ekapperumalur

Ekapperumalur 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 Ekapperumalur

Ekapperumalur 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 63.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pudukkottai to Ekapperumalur is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekapperumalur

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

Health Facilities in Ekapperumalur

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

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