Andanur - Gandarvakkottai, Pudukkottai

Andanur is a village situated in the Gandarvakkottai taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kovilur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Andanoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andanur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andanur is 639403. The village covers a total geographical area of 493.81 hectares and falls under the 622302 pincode. Karambakkudi is the nearest town.

Andanur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gandarvakottai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tiruchirappalli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Andanur

According to the 2011 Census, Andanur village had a total population of 2,966 people, including 1,499 males and 1,467 females, living in 670 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.80%, with male literacy at 75.98% and female literacy at 61.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 278.

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

Nearby Villages of Andanur

Andanur 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 Andanur

Public transport in the Andanur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vellanur, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pudukkottai to Andanur is about 46 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 Andanur

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

Health Facilities in Andanur

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

FAQs about Andanur