Pudur - Karaikkudi, Sivaganga

Pudur is a village situated in the Karaikkudi taluka of Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karaikkudi and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Sivaganga. Amaravathiputhur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pudur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pudur is 640097. The village covers a total geographical area of 753.94 hectares and falls under the 630301 pincode. Karaikudi is the nearest town.

Pudur 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 Pudur

According to the 2011 Census, Pudur village had a total population of 2,814 people, including 1,388 males and 1,426 females, living in 705 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.07%, with male literacy at 90.14% and female literacy at 78.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,018, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Pudur

Pudur 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 Pudur

Pudur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devakottai Road, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sivaganga to Pudur is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pudur

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

Health Facilities in Pudur

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

FAQs about Pudur