Vedanatham - Aruppukkottai, Virudhunagar

Vedanatham is a village situated in the Aruppukkottai taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aruppukkottai and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Vedanatham village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vedanatham is 641668. The village covers a total geographical area of 644.35 hectares and falls under the 626114 pincode. Aruppukkottai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Vedanatham

As per Census 2011, Vedanatham village has a total population of 681 people, consisting of 352 males and 329 females. The village has 171 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 503 literate and 178 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vedanatham

Vedanatham 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 Vedanatham

Vedanatham is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiruchchuli, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Vedanatham is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vedanatham

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

Health Facilities in Vedanatham

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

FAQs about Vedanatham