Avnavadi - Vandavasi, Tiruvannamalai

Avnavadi is a village situated in the Vandavasi taluka of Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu. Vengaram-avanavadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Avnavadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Avnavadi is 631519. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.75 hectares and falls under the 604408 pincode. Vandavasi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Avnavadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Vandavasi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arani Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Avnavadi

According to the 2011 Census, Avnavadi village had a total population of 740 people, including 365 males and 375 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.17%, with male literacy at 77.29% and female literacy at 51.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 349, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 90.

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

Nearby Villages of Avnavadi

Avnavadi 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 Avnavadi

Avnavadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Karasangal, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vandavasi to Avnavadi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Avnavadi

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

Health Facilities in Avnavadi

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

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