Athipakkam - Thiruvidaimarudur, Thanjavur

Athipakkam is a village situated in the Thiruvidaimarudur taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thiruvidaimarudur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. Athipakkam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Athipakkam is 638413. The village covers a total geographical area of 289.55 hectares and falls under the 609801 pincode. Thiruppanandal is the nearest town.

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

Population of Athipakkam

According to the 2011 Census, Athipakkam village had a total population of 2,558 people, including 1,243 males and 1,315 females, living in 655 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.40%, with male literacy at 81.66% and female literacy at 71.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,417.

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

Nearby Villages of Athipakkam

Athipakkam 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 Athipakkam

Athipakkam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kutralam, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Athipakkam is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Athipakkam

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

Health Facilities in Athipakkam

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

FAQs about Athipakkam