Appedu Village Overview
Appedu is a village in Polur tehsil of Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu. Polur is the tehsil headquarters, while Tiruvannamalai is the district headquarters for Appedu village. As per available records (2009), Appedu village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Appedu village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Appedu is 631726. The village covers a geographical area of 356.08 hectares and has a pincode of 606801. Chetpet is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.
Appedu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Polur Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Arani Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Appedu
Population & Demographics of Appedu
This section provides population and demographic details of Appedu village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,392 | 701 | 691 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 145 | 81 | 64 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 365 | 179 | 186 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 25 | 12 | 13 |
| Literate Population | 912 | 538 | 374 |
| Illiterate Population | 480 | 163 | 317 |
Key population details of Appedu village are given below:
- Appedu village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,392, including approximately 701 males and 691 females, with a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 365 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 25 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Appedu village is good, with a literacy rate of about 65.52%.
- There are around 333 households in Appedu village.
Transport & Connectivity of Appedu
Transport facilities help residents of Appedu village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 34 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Appedu
The following villages are located close to Appedu and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Appedu
- Where is Appedu located?
- Appedu village is located in Polur Taluka, Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Appedu?
- Appedu is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Appedu?
- The pincode of Appedu is 606801.
- What is the population of Appedu?
- Appedu has a total population of 1,392, including 701 males and 691 females.
- How many households are there in Appedu?
- There are 333 households in Appedu.
- What is the literacy rate in Appedu?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Appedu is 65.52%. Male literacy is 76.75% and female literacy is 54.12%.