Pandalkudi - Aruppukkottai, Virudhunagar

Pandalkudi is a village situated in the Aruppukkottai taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aruppukkottai and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Pandalkudi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandalkudi is 641674. The village covers a total geographical area of 1118.86 hectares and falls under the 626113 pincode. Aruppukottai is the nearest town.

Pandalkudi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Aruppukkottai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Virudhunagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pandalkudi

As per Census 2011, Pandalkudi village has a total population of 10,751 people, consisting of 5,349 males and 5,402 females. The village has 2,938 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,074 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 8,072 literate and 2,679 illiterate residents. Additionally, 675 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 18 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pandalkudi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pandalkudi

Pandalkudi 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 Pandalkudi

Pandalkudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aruppukkottai, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Pandalkudi is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandalkudi

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

Health Facilities in Pandalkudi

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

FAQs about Pandalkudi