🏡 Basic Details
- Village & Panchayat: Uranithangal serves as both the village name and Gram Panchayat under Gingee Block, Viluppuram District
- Village Code & Area: Census Code 632408, spanning approximately 217.2 hectares (~2.17 km²)
- PIN Code: 604202 (Post via Gingee)
- Proximity: Just ~2 km from Gingee town, serving as the primary access point for economic and civic services
👥 Population & Demographics
- Population (2011): ~1,282
- Males: 667 | Females: 615 — Sex Ratio: ~922 F / 1,000 M
- Households: ~320
- Literacy Rate: ~64.4% overall
- Male: ~71.1% | Female: ~57.1%
🌾 Infrastructure & Connectivity
- Bus Service: Public and private buses are available within the village, ensuring seamless access to Gingee and beyond
- Rail Access: Nearest railway station is approximately 23 km away
- Nearby Habitats: Surrounded by villages such as Kadambur, Servilagam, Vadavanur, Nangilikondan, Rajampuliyur, Anjancheri, Idayalam, Ponpatti, Jayankondan, Narasingarayanpettai, Konai
🛕 Cultural Significance & Natural Setting
- Jain Heritage Site: Uranithangal is home to ancient Jain cave beds, notably Aramalai Palli, with historic rock-cut monuments that reflect early Jain monastic presence. These lie at the base of the hill just before Gingee Fort
- Watershed Affiliation: The Sankaraparani River—one of the main rivers arising from the Gingee hills—receives a tributary (Nariyar Odai) near Uranithangal, contributing to the region’s evergreen ponds and agrarian irrigation system
- Nearby Landmark: The famous Gingee Fort, an imposing triangular citadel, towers around 3–3.5 km west, making Uranithangal an ideal sweet-spot for combining daily rural life with historical resonance
✅ Summary
Uranithangal is a vibrant village within easy reach of Gingee—boasting around 1,280 residents across 320 households. It stands out for:
- A younger-skewed sex ratio (~922) and firm literacy (~64%), though with a noticeable gender gap
- Strong bus connectivity and proximity to Gingee for civic services and relief markets
- Rich Jain archeological heritage, which adds a spiritual depth to its rural fabric
- A strategic location where river tributaries and historic architecture intermingle with village paths
