Edaiyur - Thiruthuraipoondi, Thiruvarur

Edaiyur is a village situated in the Thiruthuraipoondi taluka of Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thiruthuraipoondi and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Thiruvarur. Edaiyur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Edaiyur is 638367. The village covers a total geographical area of 922 hectares and falls under the 614702 pincode. Thiruthuraipoondi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Edaiyur

According to the 2011 Census, Edaiyur village had a total population of 4,664 people, including 2,222 males and 2,442 females, living in 1,318 households. The sex ratio was 1,099 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.30%, with male literacy at 88.65% and female literacy at 76.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,979, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Edaiyur

Edaiyur 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 Edaiyur

Public transport in the Edaiyur 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 76.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thiruvarur to Edaiyur is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Edaiyur

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

Health Facilities in Edaiyur

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

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