Pithundam - Needamangalam, Thiruvarur
Pithundam is a village situated in the Needamangalam taluka of Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Needamangalam and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Thiruvarur. Chettichathiram Ayyampettai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pithundam village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pithundam is 638143. The village covers a total geographical area of 36.98 hectares and falls under the 614403 pincode. Needamangalam is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Pithundam 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.
Nearby Villages of Pithundam
Pithundam 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 Pithundam
Public transport in the Pithundam is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Pithundam.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Needamangalam to Pithundam is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thiruvarur to Pithundam is about 24 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 Pithundam
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pithundam village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Pithundam
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pithundam village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Pithundam
Where is Pithundam located?
Pithundam village is located in Needamangalam Taluka, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pithundam?
The Gram Panchayat of Pithundam is Chettichathiram Ayyampettai.
What is the pincode of Pithundam?
The pincode of Pithundam is 614403.