Oduvankuppam - Kandachipuram, Viluppuram

Oduvankuppam is a village situated in the Kandachipuram taluka of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 18 km from Tirukkoyilur and around 20 km from Viluppuram. Melvalai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Oduvankuppam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Oduvankuppam is 633078. The village covers a total geographical area of 334.6 hectares and falls under the 605701 pincode. Arakandanallur is the nearest town.

Oduvankuppam 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 Oduvankuppam

According to the 2011 Census, Oduvankuppam village had a total population of 2,401 people, including 1,218 males and 1,183 females, living in 542 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.24%, with male literacy at 82.12% and female literacy at 63.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 485.

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

Nearby Villages of Oduvankuppam

Oduvankuppam 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 Oduvankuppam

Oduvankuppam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mugaiyur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Oduvankuppam is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Oduvankuppam

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

Health Facilities in Oduvankuppam

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

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