Vadappakkam - Chidambaram, Cuddalore

Vadappakkam is a village situated in the Chidambaram taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chidambaram and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Vadapakkam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vadappakkam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadappakkam is 636852. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.66 hectares and falls under the 608201 pincode. Peruratchi is the nearest town.

Vadappakkam 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 Vadappakkam

According to the 2011 Census, Vadappakkam village had a total population of 694 people, including 346 males and 348 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.48%, with male literacy at 81.70% and female literacy at 67.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107.

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

Nearby Villages of Vadappakkam

Vadappakkam 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 Vadappakkam

Vadappakkam 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 52.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Vadappakkam is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vadappakkam

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

Health Facilities in Vadappakkam

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

FAQs about Vadappakkam