Kulappadi - Chidambaram, Cuddalore

Kulappadi is a village situated in the Chidambaram taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chidambaram and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Koolapadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulappadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulappadi is 636875. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.45 hectares and falls under the 608702 pincode. Chidambaram is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kulappadi

As per Census 2011, Kulappadi village has a total population of 1,404 people, consisting of 716 males and 688 females. The village has 356 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 152 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 942 literate and 462 illiterate residents. Additionally, 427 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulappadi

Kulappadi 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 Kulappadi

Public transport in the Kulappadi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chidambaram, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Kulappadi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulappadi

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

Health Facilities in Kulappadi

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

FAQs about Kulappadi