Pidarikkadu - Aranthangi, Pudukkottai

Pidarikkadu is a village situated in the Aranthangi taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aranthangi and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Mannakudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pidarikkadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pidarikkadu is 639743. The village covers a total geographical area of 167.67 hectares and falls under the 614801 pincode. Aranthangi is the nearest town.

Pidarikkadu 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 Pidarikkadu

As per Census 2011, Pidarikkadu village has a total population of 1,133 people, consisting of 561 males and 572 females. The village has 304 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 670 literate and 463 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Pidarikkadu

Pidarikkadu 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 Pidarikkadu

Public transport in the Pidarikkadu is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Arantangi, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pudukkottai to Pidarikkadu is about 30 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 Pidarikkadu

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

Health Facilities in Pidarikkadu

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

FAQs about Pidarikkadu