Ukkadai - Papanasam, Thanjavur

Ukkadai is a village situated in the Papanasam taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Papanasam and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. Ukkadai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ukkadai is 638655. The village covers a total geographical area of 377.14 hectares and falls under the 614401 pincode. Ammapettai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Ukkadai

According to the 2011 Census, Ukkadai village had a total population of 2,336 people, including 1,168 males and 1,168 females, living in 550 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.69%, with male literacy at 85.39% and female literacy at 68.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,215.

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

Nearby Villages of Ukkadai

Ukkadai 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 Ukkadai

Ukkadai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Koyilvenni, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Ukkadai is about 25 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 Ukkadai

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

Health Facilities in Ukkadai

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

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