Randham - Vembakkam, Tiruvannamalai
Randham is a village situated in the Vembakkam taluka of Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu. Rantham serves as the Gram Panchayat for Randham village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Randham is 631242. The village covers a total geographical area of 504.46 hectares and falls under the 604407 pincode. Thiruvethipuram is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Randham village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Cheyyar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arani Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Randham
As per Census 2011, Randham village has a total population of 2,471 people, consisting of 1,226 males and 1,245 females. The village has 583 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 256 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,745 literate and 726 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,471 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 26 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Randham are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,471 | 1,226 | 1,245 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 256 | 129 | 127 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,471 | 732 | 739 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 26 | 8 | 18 |
| Literate Population | 1,745 | 956 | 789 |
| Illiterate Population | 726 | 270 | 456 |
Nearby Villages of Randham
Randham is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Randham
Public transport in the Randham is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thiruvethipuram to Randham is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Randham
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Randham village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Randham
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Randham village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Randham
Where is Randham located?
Randham village is located in Vembakkam Taluka, Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Randham?
The Gram Panchayat of Randham is Rantham.
What is the pincode of Randham?
The pincode of Randham is 604407.
What is the population of Randham?
Randham has a total population of 2,471, including 1,226 males and 1,245 females.
How many households are there in Randham?
There are 583 households in Randham.
What is the literacy rate in Randham?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Randham is 70.62%. Male literacy is 77.98% and female literacy is 63.37%.