Kunjamedu - Kattumannarkoil, Cuddalore

Kunjamedu 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 village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunjamedu is 637053. The village covers a total geographical area of 194.74 hectares and falls under the 608306 pincode. Kattumannarkoil is the nearest town.

Kunjamedu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kunjamedu

As per Census 2011, Kunjamedu village has a total population of 809 people, consisting of 419 males and 390 females. The village has 190 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 477 literate and 332 illiterate residents. Additionally, 433 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kunjamedu

Kunjamedu 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 Kunjamedu

Public transport in the Kunjamedu is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Anandtandavpur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Kunjamedu 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 Kunjamedu

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

Health Facilities in Kunjamedu

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

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