Pillangudi - Manamelkudi, Pudukkottai

Pillangudi is a village situated in the Manamelkudi taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manamelkudi and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Karakkottai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pillangudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pillangudi is 639828. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.13 hectares and falls under the 614630 pincode. Aranthangi is the nearest town.

Pillangudi 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 Pillangudi

As per Census 2011, Pillangudi village has a total population of 336 people, consisting of 173 males and 163 females. The village has 80 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 261 literate and 75 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population336173163
Child Population (0–6 yrs)452817
Literate Population261141120
Illiterate Population753243

Nearby Villages of Pillangudi

Pillangudi 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)
VinaithirthagopalapuramNorth-East1.20 km
PettivayalNorth-West1.33 km
OllanurSouth-West1.40 km
IdaiyattimangalamSouth-East1.77 km
KallakkurichiSouth2.29 km
KuttankudiEast2.50 km
SingavanamNorth-West2.50 km
TalikkottaiNorth2.54 km
KollutidalEast2.60 km
NemelivayalNorth-East2.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pillangudi

Pillangudi 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 69.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pudukkottai to Pillangudi is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pillangudi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Pillangudi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pillangudi 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 Pillangudi

Where is Pillangudi located?

Pillangudi village is located in Manamelkudi Taluka, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pillangudi?

The Gram Panchayat of Pillangudi is Karakkottai.

What is the pincode of Pillangudi?

The pincode of Pillangudi is 614630.

What is the population of Pillangudi?

Pillangudi has a total population of 336, including 173 males and 163 females.

How many households are there in Pillangudi?

There are 80 households in Pillangudi.

What is the literacy rate in Pillangudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pillangudi is 77.68%. Male literacy is 81.50% and female literacy is 73.62%.