Oddambattu - Gingee, Viluppuram

Oddambattu is a village situated in the Gingee taluka of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. Ottambattu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Oddambattu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Oddambattu is 632485. The village covers a total geographical area of 354.52 hectares and falls under the 604205 pincode. Ananthapuram is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Oddambattu

As per Census 2011, Oddambattu village has a total population of 1,373 people, consisting of 683 males and 690 females. The village has 316 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,087 literate and 286 illiterate residents. Additionally, 429 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,373683690
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1458065
Scheduled Castes (SC)429216213
Literate Population1,087556531
Illiterate Population286127159

Nearby Villages of Oddambattu

Oddambattu 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)
ThiruvadikunnamNorth-East1.54 km
MattaparaiEast1.99 km
KaraiWest2.01 km
MatturtirukkaiSouth-West2.23 km
SenjipudurSouth-East2.60 km
TenpuduppattuNorth-East3.02 km
NagarSouth3.30 km
PalappattuNorth3.44 km
VarikkalWest3.72 km
KallalipattuEast3.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Oddambattu

Oddambattu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Perani, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 25
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ananthapuram to Oddambattu is about 6 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 Oddambattu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Oddambattu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Oddambattu

Where is Oddambattu located?

Oddambattu village is located in Gingee Taluka, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Oddambattu?

The Gram Panchayat of Oddambattu is Ottambattu.

What is the pincode of Oddambattu?

The pincode of Oddambattu is 604205.

What is the population of Oddambattu?

Oddambattu has a total population of 1,373, including 683 males and 690 females.

How many households are there in Oddambattu?

There are 316 households in Oddambattu.

What is the literacy rate in Oddambattu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Oddambattu is 79.17%. Male literacy is 81.41% and female literacy is 76.96%.