Kongudi - Aranthangi, Pudukkottai

Kongudi is a village situated in the Aranthangi taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aranthangi and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Kongudi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kongudi is 639725. The village covers a total geographical area of 277.58 hectares and falls under the 622202 pincode. Aranthangi is the nearest town.

Kongudi 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 Kongudi

According to the 2011 Census, Kongudi village had a total population of 462 people, including 225 males and 237 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.41%, with male literacy at 85.92% and female literacy at 55.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Kongudi

Kongudi 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 Kongudi

Kongudi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Arantangi, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pudukkottai to Kongudi is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kongudi

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

Health Facilities in Kongudi

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

FAQs about Kongudi