Kottamarudur - Kandachipuram, Viluppuram

Kottamarudur is a village situated in the Kandachipuram taluka of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from Tirukkoyilur and around 42 km from Viluppuram. Kottamarudur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kottamarudur is 633090. The village covers a total geographical area of 517.25 hectares and falls under the 605756 pincode. Thirukoilyur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kottamarudur

According to the 2011 Census, Kottamarudur village had a total population of 2,856 people, including 1,482 males and 1,374 females, living in 618 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.57%, with male literacy at 74.41% and female literacy at 52.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 749.

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

Nearby Villages of Kottamarudur

Kottamarudur 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 Kottamarudur

Kottamarudur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tirukoilur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Kottamarudur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kottamarudur

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

Health Facilities in Kottamarudur

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

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