Alangudi - Thiruppathur, Sivaganga

Alangudi is a village situated in the Thiruppathur taluka of Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from Tirupathur and around 30 km from Sivaganga. Alangudi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alangudi is 640056. The village covers a total geographical area of 647.81 hectares and falls under the 630307 pincode. Karaikudi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Alangudi

According to the 2011 Census, Alangudi village had a total population of 2,042 people, including 1,021 males and 1,021 females, living in 523 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.10%, with male literacy at 92.55% and female literacy at 75.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 411.

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

Nearby Villages of Alangudi

Alangudi 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 Alangudi

Alangudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kallai, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sivaganga to Alangudi is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alangudi

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

Health Facilities in Alangudi

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

FAQs about Alangudi