Vijayapuram - Aranthangi, Pudukkottai

Vijayapuram is a village situated in the Aranthangi taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aranthangi and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Vijayapuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vijayapuram is 639739. The village covers a total geographical area of 220.4 hectares and falls under the 614805 pincode. Aranthangi is the nearest town.

Vijayapuram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Vijayapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Vijayapuram village had a total population of 2,153 people, including 1,046 males and 1,107 females, living in 534 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.19%, with male literacy at 86.31% and female literacy at 72.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187.

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

Nearby Villages of Vijayapuram

Vijayapuram 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 Vijayapuram

Vijayapuram 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 59.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pudukkottai to Vijayapuram is about 32 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 Vijayapuram

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

Health Facilities in Vijayapuram

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

FAQs about Vijayapuram