Tanikadu - Avudayarkoil, Pudukkottai

Tanikadu is a village situated in the Avudayarkoil taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Avudayarkoil and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Madhagam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tanikadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tanikadu is 639918. The village covers a total geographical area of 273 hectares and falls under the 614629 pincode. Aranthangi is the nearest town.

Tanikadu 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 Tanikadu

As per Census 2011, Tanikadu village has a total population of 259 people, consisting of 139 males and 120 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 863 females per 1,000 males. There are 16 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 174 literate and 85 illiterate residents. Additionally, 108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tanikadu

Tanikadu 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 Tanikadu

Tanikadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arantangi, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pudukkottai to Tanikadu is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tanikadu

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

Health Facilities in Tanikadu

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

FAQs about Tanikadu