Oorkudi

Oorkudi is a village located in Kodavasal taluka of Thiruvarur district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Kodavasal (tehsildar office) and 16km away from district headquarter Thiruvarur. As per 2009 stats, Urkudi is the gram panchayat of Oorkudi village.

Here you can discover what makes Oorkudi unique in its vibrant Kodavasal-Thiruvarur region. You’ll see Oorkudi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Oorkudi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Oorkudi is 637996. The village spans a total geographical area of 227.9 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 613703. Koradacheri is nearest town to Oorkudi village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Oorkudi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Thiruvarur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nagapattinam Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Oorkudi

Population of Oorkudi

According to the 2011 Census, Oorkudi has a total population of about 961, with approximately 484 males and 477 females. The sex ratio is around 985 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 92 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 485 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.85%, with male literacy at about 86.36% and female literacy near 75.26%. There are around 243 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Oorkudi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Oorkudi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Oorkudi. As per the 2011 stats, Oorkudi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Oorkudi

Knowing the nearby villages of Oorkudi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Oorkudi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oorkudi