Kumaramangalam - Chidambaram, Cuddalore

Kumaramangalam is a village situated in the Chidambaram taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chidambaram and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Kumaramangalam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumaramangalam is 636862. The village covers a total geographical area of 211.14 hectares and falls under the 608002 pincode. Annamalai Nagar is the nearest town.

Kumaramangalam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chidambaram Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kumaramangalam

As per Census 2011, Kumaramangalam village has a total population of 876 people, consisting of 437 males and 439 females. The village has 234 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 644 literate and 232 illiterate residents. Additionally, 356 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population876437439
Child Population (0–6 yrs)693633
Scheduled Castes (SC)356180176
Scheduled Tribes (ST)592534
Literate Population644349295
Illiterate Population23288144

Nearby Villages of Kumaramangalam

Kumaramangalam 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NakkaravanthangudiNorth1.17 km
VasaputhurSouth-East1.25 km
ChidambaranathanpettaiWest1.51 km
KavarapattuSouth-East2.06 km
KodippallamNorth2.13 km
MeethikudiWest2.42 km
PettaiSouth-West2.76 km
C.kothangudiWest2.81 km
Thirukazhipalai (mel)South-East2.86 km
UthamasozhamangalamNorth-East2.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kumaramangalam

Kumaramangalam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 48.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Kumaramangalam is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumaramangalam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kumaramangalam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kumaramangalam

Where is Kumaramangalam located?

Kumaramangalam village is located in Chidambaram Taluka, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kumaramangalam?

Kumaramangalam is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kumaramangalam?

The pincode of Kumaramangalam is 608002.

What is the population of Kumaramangalam?

Kumaramangalam has a total population of 876, including 437 males and 439 females.

How many households are there in Kumaramangalam?

There are 234 households in Kumaramangalam.

What is the literacy rate in Kumaramangalam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kumaramangalam is 73.52%. Male literacy is 79.86% and female literacy is 67.20%.