Kottaipoondi - Melmalaiyanur, Viluppuram

Kottaipoondi is a village situated in the Melmalaiyanur taluka of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. Kottapondi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kottaipoondi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kottaipoondi is 632289. The village covers a total geographical area of 1141.8 hectares and falls under the 604201 pincode. Sethurpet is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kottaipoondi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Kottaipoondi

According to the 2011 Census, Kottaipoondi village had a total population of 4,047 people, including 2,025 males and 2,022 females, living in 1,019 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.54%, with male literacy at 85.19% and female literacy at 67.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 538, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Kottaipoondi

Kottaipoondi 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 Kottaipoondi

Kottaipoondi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Agaram Sibbandi, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sethurpet to Kottaipoondi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kottaipoondi

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

Health Facilities in Kottaipoondi

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

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