Sivayam Village Overview
Sivayam is a village in Chidambaram tehsil of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 5 km from Chidambaram tehsil headquarters and around 55 km from Cuddalore district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Sivayam village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Sivayam village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sivayam is 636897. The village covers a geographical area of 81.34 hectares and has a pincode of 608302. Chidambaram is the nearest town.
Location Map of Sivayam
Population & Demographics of Sivayam
This section provides population and demographic details of Sivayam village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 911 | 458 | 453 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 92 | 52 | 40 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 437 | 230 | 207 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 660 | 350 | 310 |
| Illiterate Population | 251 | 108 | 143 |
Key population details of Sivayam village are given below:
- Sivayam village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 911, including approximately 458 males and 453 females, with a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 437 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 4 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Sivayam village is good, with a literacy rate of about 72.45%.
- There are around 240 households in Sivayam village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sivayam
Transport facilities help residents of Sivayam village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sivayam
The following villages are located close to Sivayam and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sivayam
- Where is Sivayam located?
- Sivayam village is located in Chidambaram Taluka, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sivayam?
- Sivayam is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Sivayam?
- The pincode of Sivayam is 608302.
- What is the population of Sivayam?
- Sivayam has a total population of 911, including 458 males and 453 females.
- How many households are there in Sivayam?
- There are 240 households in Sivayam.
- What is the literacy rate in Sivayam?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sivayam is 72.45%. Male literacy is 76.42% and female literacy is 68.43%.