Padamathur - Sivaganga

Padamathur is a village situated in the Sivaganga taluka of Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 13 km from Sivaganga, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Arasanoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padamathur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padamathur is 640278. The village covers a total geographical area of 961.23 hectares and falls under the 630562 pincode. Thiruppuranam is the nearest town.

Padamathur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sivaganga Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Padamathur

As per Census 2011, Padamathur village has a total population of 2,080 people, consisting of 1,012 males and 1,068 females. The village has 518 households and a sex ratio of 1,055 females per 1,000 males. There are 227 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,537 literate and 543 illiterate residents. Additionally, 482 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0801,0121,068
Child Population (0–6 yrs)227120107
Scheduled Castes (SC)482237245
Literate Population1,537817720
Illiterate Population543195348

Nearby Villages of Padamathur

Padamathur 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)
MathurSouth3.00 km
PillurEast3.14 km
MudikandanNorth-East3.24 km
ArasanurNorth-West3.35 km
KannariruppuSouth-West3.43 km
MaraniusilangulamNorth3.74 km
KalluraniSouth4.64 km
KovanurSouth-East4.83 km
SemboorWest4.87 km
SendiudaiyanathapuramNorth-East5.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Padamathur

Public transport in the Padamathur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiruppachetti, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sivaganga to Padamathur is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padamathur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Padamathur

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

Where is Padamathur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Padamathur?

The Gram Panchayat of Padamathur is Arasanoor.

What is the pincode of Padamathur?

The pincode of Padamathur is 630562.

What is the population of Padamathur?

Padamathur has a total population of 2,080, including 1,012 males and 1,068 females.

How many households are there in Padamathur?

There are 518 households in Padamathur.

What is the literacy rate in Padamathur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Padamathur is 73.89%. Male literacy is 80.73% and female literacy is 67.42%.