Idayagudi - Devakottai, Sivaganga

Idayagudi is a village situated in the Devakottai taluka of Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devakottai and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Sivaganga. Selugai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Idayagudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Idayagudi is 640213. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.83 hectares and falls under the 630312 pincode. Devakottai is the nearest town.

Idayagudi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karaikudi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sivaganga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Idayagudi

As per Census 2011, Idayagudi village has a total population of 30 people, consisting of 15 males and 15 females. The village has 6 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 3 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 21 literate and 9 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population301515
Child Population (0–6 yrs)33-
Literate Population211110
Illiterate Population945

Nearby Villages of Idayagudi

Idayagudi 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)
VilimarSouth-West1.74 km
KurunthanakottaiEast1.97 km
KumaniEast2.01 km
SelugaiSouth-East3.05 km
SirunallurNorth-West3.70 km
ArasurNorth-East3.99 km
GudalurSouth4.14 km
VadinanniyurSouth-West4.70 km
KarkalathurNorth4.89 km
GovindamangalamWest4.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Idayagudi

Public transport in the Idayagudi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kallai, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sivaganga to Idayagudi is about 47 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 Idayagudi

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

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

Health Facilities in Idayagudi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Idayagudi

Where is Idayagudi located?

Idayagudi village is located in Devakottai Taluka, Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Idayagudi?

The Gram Panchayat of Idayagudi is Selugai.

What is the pincode of Idayagudi?

The pincode of Idayagudi is 630312.

What is the population of Idayagudi?

Idayagudi has a total population of 30, including 15 males and 15 females.

How many households are there in Idayagudi?

There are 6 households in Idayagudi.

What is the literacy rate in Idayagudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Idayagudi is 70.00%. Male literacy is 73.33% and female literacy is 66.67%.