Sodalaivayal - Manamelkudi, Pudukkottai

Sodalaivayal is a village situated in the Manamelkudi taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manamelkudi and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Nilaiyur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sodalaivayal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sodalaivayal is 639830. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.08 hectares and falls under the 614619 pincode. Aranthangi is the nearest town.

Sodalaivayal 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 Sodalaivayal

As per Census 2011, Sodalaivayal village has a total population of 470 people, consisting of 224 males and 246 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 1,098 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 329 literate and 141 illiterate residents. Additionally, 77 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sodalaivayal

Sodalaivayal 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 Sodalaivayal

Sodalaivayal 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 68.3 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Sodalaivayal

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

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