Othiyathur - Kandachipuram, Viluppuram

Othiyathur is a village situated in the Kandachipuram taluka of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 22 km from Tirukkoyilur and around 22 km from Viluppuram. Othiyathur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Othiyathur is 633077. The village covers a total geographical area of 539.55 hectares and falls under the 605701 pincode. Thirukoilur is the nearest town.

Othiyathur 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 Othiyathur

According to the 2011 Census, Othiyathur village had a total population of 4,301 people, including 2,196 males and 2,105 females, living in 955 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.39%, with male literacy at 86.32% and female literacy at 70.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 218, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Othiyathur

Othiyathur 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 Othiyathur

Othiyathur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ayandur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Othiyathur is about 22 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 Othiyathur

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

Health Facilities in Othiyathur

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

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