Gendracheri - Maduranthakam, Chengalpattu

Gendracheri is a village situated in the Maduranthakam taluka of Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu. Gendiracherry serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gendracheri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gendracheri is 630055. The village covers a total geographical area of 365.96 hectares and falls under the 603306 pincode. Madurantakam is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Gendracheri

According to the 2011 Census, Gendracheri village had a total population of 1,522 people, including 761 males and 761 females, living in 375 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.28%, with male literacy at 76.61% and female literacy at 61.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 788.

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

Nearby Villages of Gendracheri

Gendracheri 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 Gendracheri

Gendracheri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Madurantakam, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madurantakam to Gendracheri is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gendracheri

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

Health Facilities in Gendracheri

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

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