Karupperi - Kattumannarkoil, Cuddalore

Karupperi is a village situated in the Kattumannarkoil taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kattumannarkoil and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Kunjamedu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karupperi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karupperi is 637055. The village covers a total geographical area of 195.84 hectares and falls under the 608306 pincode. Kattumannarkoil is the nearest town.

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

Population of Karupperi

According to the 2011 Census, Karupperi village had a total population of 617 people, including 304 males and 313 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.99%, with male literacy at 84.10% and female literacy at 68.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 374.

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

Nearby Villages of Karupperi

Karupperi 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 Karupperi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Karupperi. The nearest railway station is Anandtandavpur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Karupperi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karupperi

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

Health Facilities in Karupperi

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

FAQs about Karupperi