Srimadurai - Gudalur, The Nilgiris
Srimadurai is a village situated in the Gudalur taluka of The Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gudalur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Udhagamandalam. Sreemadurai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Srimadurai village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Srimadurai is 635086. The village covers a total geographical area of 1122.22 hectares and falls under the 643205 pincode. Gudalur is the nearest town.
Srimadurai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gudalur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nilgiris Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Srimadurai
As per Census 2011, Srimadurai village has a total population of 6,159 people, consisting of 3,055 males and 3,104 females. The village has 1,559 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 663 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,574 literate and 1,585 illiterate residents. Additionally, 369 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 988 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Srimadurai are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,159 | 3,055 | 3,104 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 663 | 319 | 344 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 369 | 188 | 181 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 988 | 485 | 503 |
| Literate Population | 4,574 | 2,373 | 2,201 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,585 | 682 | 903 |
Nearby Villages of Srimadurai
Srimadurai is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Srimadurai
Srimadurai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Udhagamandalam to Srimadurai is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Srimadurai
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Srimadurai village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Srimadurai
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Srimadurai village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Srimadurai
Where is Srimadurai located?
Srimadurai village is located in Gudalur Taluka, The Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Srimadurai?
The Gram Panchayat of Srimadurai is Sreemadurai.
What is the pincode of Srimadurai?
The pincode of Srimadurai is 643205.
What is the population of Srimadurai?
Srimadurai has a total population of 6,159, including 3,055 males and 3,104 females.
How many households are there in Srimadurai?
There are 1,559 households in Srimadurai.
What is the literacy rate in Srimadurai?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Srimadurai is 74.27%. Male literacy is 77.68% and female literacy is 70.91%.