Keelmaruvathur - Cheyyur, Chengalpattu

Keelmaruvathur is a village situated in the Cheyyur taluka of Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu. Keezhmaruvatthur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keelmaruvathur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keelmaruvathur is 630227. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.01 hectares and falls under the 603319 pincode. Maduranthakam is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Keelmaruvathur

According to the 2011 Census, Keelmaruvathur village had a total population of 2,125 people, including 1,066 males and 1,059 females, living in 523 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.85%, with male literacy at 87.08% and female literacy at 72.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 594, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Keelmaruvathur

Keelmaruvathur 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 Keelmaruvathur

Keelmaruvathur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Melmaruvattur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maduranthakam to Keelmaruvathur is about 11 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 Keelmaruvathur

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

Health Facilities in Keelmaruvathur

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

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