Eachankottai Village Overview
Eachankottai is a village in Orathanadu tehsil of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 10 km from Orathanadu tehsil headquarters and around 15 km from Thanjavur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Echankottai is the Gram Panchayat for Eachankottai village.
The sections below provide essential information about Eachankottai village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Eachankottai is 638882. The village covers a geographical area of 755.38 hectares and has a pincode of 614902. Thanjavur is the nearest town.
Location Map of Eachankottai
Population & Demographics of Eachankottai
This section provides population and demographic details of Eachankottai village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,198 | 1,114 | 1,084 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 213 | 110 | 103 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 299 | 156 | 143 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 23 | 12 | 11 |
| Literate Population | 1,562 | 877 | 685 |
| Illiterate Population | 636 | 237 | 399 |
Key population details of Eachankottai village are given below:
- Eachankottai village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,198, including approximately 1,114 males and 1,084 females, with a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 299 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 23 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Eachankottai village is good, with a literacy rate of about 71.06%.
- There are around 543 households in Eachankottai village.
Transport & Connectivity of Eachankottai
Transport facilities help residents of Eachankottai village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Eachankottai
The following villages are located close to Eachankottai and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eachankottai
- Where is Eachankottai located?
- Eachankottai village is located in Orathanadu Taluka, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Eachankottai?
- The Gram Panchayat of Eachankottai is Echankottai (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Eachankottai?
- The pincode of Eachankottai is 614902.
- What is the population of Eachankottai?
- Eachankottai has a total population of 2,198, including 1,114 males and 1,084 females.
- How many households are there in Eachankottai?
- There are 543 households in Eachankottai.
- What is the literacy rate in Eachankottai?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Eachankottai is 71.06%. Male literacy is 78.73% and female literacy is 63.19%.