Arichapuram - Needamangalam, Thiruvarur

Arichapuram is a village situated in the Needamangalam taluka of Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Needamangalam and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Thiruvarur. Arichapuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arichapuram is 638165. The village covers a total geographical area of 217.46 hectares and falls under the 614705 pincode. Mannargudi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Arichapuram

As per Census 2011, Arichapuram village has a total population of 940 people, consisting of 494 males and 446 females. The village has 245 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 672 literate and 268 illiterate residents. Additionally, 628 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Arichapuram are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population940494446
Child Population (0–6 yrs)854936
Scheduled Castes (SC)628330298
Literate Population672389283
Illiterate Population268105163

Nearby Villages of Arichapuram

Arichapuram 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PududevangudiNorth-West1.08 km
KarnavurSouth1.66 km
KeelalavandhacheriNorth2.12 km
SithamburSouth-East2.38 km
AravathurSouth2.56 km
VellakudiNorth-East2.65 km
Savala KaranSouth-East2.94 km
MelalavandhacheriNorth-West2.96 km
AthangudiNorth-East3.68 km
PamaniSouth-West3.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Arichapuram

Arichapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mannargudi, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thiruvarur to Arichapuram is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arichapuram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Arichapuram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Arichapuram

Where is Arichapuram located?

Arichapuram village is located in Needamangalam Taluka, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Arichapuram?

Arichapuram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Arichapuram?

The pincode of Arichapuram is 614705.

What is the population of Arichapuram?

Arichapuram has a total population of 940, including 494 males and 446 females.

How many households are there in Arichapuram?

There are 245 households in Arichapuram.

What is the literacy rate in Arichapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arichapuram is 71.49%. Male literacy is 78.74% and female literacy is 63.45%.