Narthangudi - Valangaiman, Thiruvarur

Narthangudi is a village situated in the Valangaiman taluka of Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Valangaiman and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Thiruvarur. Narthangudi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narthangudi is 637913. The village covers a total geographical area of 242.15 hectares and falls under the 614404 pincode. Needamangalam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Narthangudi

As per Census 2011, Narthangudi village has a total population of 1,207 people, consisting of 640 males and 567 females. The village has 314 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 862 literate and 345 illiterate residents. Additionally, 991 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,207640567
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1326765
Scheduled Castes (SC)991525466
Literate Population862505357
Illiterate Population345135210

Nearby Villages of Narthangudi

Narthangudi 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)
PappakudiEast1.38 km
PulavarnathamNorth1.38 km
PannimangalamSouth1.81 km
PoonthottamNorth-West2.49 km
AravathurEast2.70 km
AlangudiNorth2.72 km
ChittamallimelpadiSouth-West2.79 km
NagarWest2.82 km
RajendranallurNorth-East3.72 km
ManickamangalamEast3.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Narthangudi

Narthangudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nidamangalam, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thiruvarur to Narthangudi is about 30 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 Narthangudi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Narthangudi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Narthangudi

Where is Narthangudi located?

Narthangudi village is located in Valangaiman Taluka, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Narthangudi?

Narthangudi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Narthangudi?

The pincode of Narthangudi is 614404.

What is the population of Narthangudi?

Narthangudi has a total population of 1,207, including 640 males and 567 females.

How many households are there in Narthangudi?

There are 314 households in Narthangudi.

What is the literacy rate in Narthangudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Narthangudi is 71.42%. Male literacy is 78.91% and female literacy is 62.96%.