Embal - Avudayarkoil, Pudukkottai

Embal is a village situated in the Avudayarkoil taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Avudayarkoil and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Embal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Embal is 639919. The village covers a total geographical area of 1030.05 hectares and falls under the 622204 pincode. Puduvayal is the nearest town.

Embal 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 Embal

As per Census 2011, Embal village has a total population of 2,637 people, consisting of 1,317 males and 1,320 females. The village has 675 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 301 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,835 literate and 802 illiterate residents. Additionally, 811 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6371,3171,320
Child Population (0–6 yrs)301150151
Scheduled Castes (SC)811414397
Literate Population1,8351,021814
Illiterate Population802296506

Nearby Villages of Embal

Embal 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)
Ichikottai Iind BitWest2.15 km
EnangamNorth2.51 km
ThonnagudiNorth-East2.68 km
ThirapidingiNorth-West3.45 km
SananendalSouth-East3.51 km
SithakkurEast3.53 km
TanikaduNorth-West3.59 km
MadagamNorth4.08 km
SiruganurSouth-West4.27 km
IrumbanaduNorth-East4.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Embal

Embal 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 65.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Embal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Embal

Where is Embal located?

Embal village is located in Avudayarkoil Taluka, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Embal?

Embal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Embal?

The pincode of Embal is 622204.

What is the population of Embal?

Embal has a total population of 2,637, including 1,317 males and 1,320 females.

How many households are there in Embal?

There are 675 households in Embal.

What is the literacy rate in Embal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Embal is 69.59%. Male literacy is 77.52% and female literacy is 61.67%.