Modaiyur Village Overview
Modaiyur is a village in Polur tehsil of Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu. Polur is the tehsil headquarters, while Tiruvannamalai is the district headquarters for Modaiyur village. As per available records (2009), Modaiyur village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Modaiyur 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 Modaiyur is 631731. The village covers a geographical area of 561.48 hectares and has a pincode of 606902. Polur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Modaiyur 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 Modaiyur
Population & Demographics of Modaiyur
This section provides population and demographic details of Modaiyur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,721 | 1,358 | 1,363 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 332 | 177 | 155 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 847 | 435 | 412 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 1,742 | 949 | 793 |
| Illiterate Population | 979 | 409 | 570 |
Key population details of Modaiyur village are given below:
- Modaiyur village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,721, including approximately 1,358 males and 1,363 females, with a sex ratio of 1003 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 847 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 3 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Modaiyur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 64.02%.
- There are around 666 households in Modaiyur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Modaiyur
Transport facilities help residents of Modaiyur 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 12 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Modaiyur
The following villages are located close to Modaiyur 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 Modaiyur
- Where is Modaiyur located?
- Modaiyur village is located in Polur Taluka, Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Modaiyur?
- Modaiyur is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Modaiyur?
- The pincode of Modaiyur is 606902.
- What is the population of Modaiyur?
- Modaiyur has a total population of 2,721, including 1,358 males and 1,363 females.
- How many households are there in Modaiyur?
- There are 666 households in Modaiyur.
- What is the literacy rate in Modaiyur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Modaiyur is 64.02%. Male literacy is 69.88% and female literacy is 58.18%.