Odiyathur Village Overview
Odiyathur is a village in Gingee tehsil of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. Gingee is the tehsil headquarters, while Viluppuram is the district headquarters for Odiyathur village. As per available records (2009), Ottiyattur is the Gram Panchayat for Odiyathur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Odiyathur 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 Odiyathur is 632416. The village covers a geographical area of 213.4 hectares and has a pincode of 604151. Gingee is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Odiyathur
Population & Demographics of Odiyathur
This section provides population and demographic details of Odiyathur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,678 | 836 | 842 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 186 | 94 | 92 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 326 | 159 | 167 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 22 | 9 | 13 |
| Literate Population | 963 | 561 | 402 |
| Illiterate Population | 715 | 275 | 440 |
Key population details of Odiyathur village are given below:
- Odiyathur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,678, including approximately 836 males and 842 females, with a sex ratio of 1007 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 326 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 22 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Odiyathur village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 57.39%.
- There are around 422 households in Odiyathur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Odiyathur
Transport facilities help residents of Odiyathur 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 27 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Odiyathur
The following villages are located close to Odiyathur 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 Odiyathur
- Where is Odiyathur located?
- Odiyathur village is located in Gingee Taluka, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Odiyathur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Odiyathur is Ottiyattur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Odiyathur?
- The pincode of Odiyathur is 604151.
- What is the population of Odiyathur?
- Odiyathur has a total population of 1,678, including 836 males and 842 females.
- How many households are there in Odiyathur?
- There are 422 households in Odiyathur.
- What is the literacy rate in Odiyathur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Odiyathur is 57.39%. Male literacy is 67.11% and female literacy is 47.74%.