Kudikkadu - Avudayarkoil, Pudukkottai

Kudikkadu is a village situated in the Avudayarkoil taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Avudayarkoil and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Sirumarudur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kudikkadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kudikkadu is 639883. The village covers a total geographical area of 249.14 hectares and falls under the 614630 pincode. Aranthangi is the nearest town.

Kudikkadu 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 Kudikkadu

According to the 2011 Census, Kudikkadu village had a total population of 339 people, including 186 males and 153 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 823 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.39%, with male literacy at 79.63% and female literacy at 59.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Kudikkadu

Kudikkadu 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 Kudikkadu

Kudikkadu 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 63.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pudukkottai to Kudikkadu is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kudikkadu

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

Health Facilities in Kudikkadu

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

FAQs about Kudikkadu