Kesavanarayanapuram - Kurinjipadi, Cuddalore

Kesavanarayanapuram is a village situated in the Kurinjipadi taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurinjipadi and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Thambipettai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kesavanarayanapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesavanarayanapuram is 636711. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.87 hectares and falls under the 607301 pincode. Kurinjipadi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kesavanarayanapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Kesavanarayanapuram village had a total population of 1,288 people, including 644 males and 644 females, living in 318 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.28%, with male literacy at 79.25% and female literacy at 61.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 627, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,288644644
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1548569
Scheduled Castes (SC)627321306
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1899
Literate Population797443354
Illiterate Population491201290

Nearby Villages of Kesavanarayanapuram

Kesavanarayanapuram 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)
RanganathapuramSouth-East1.62 km
TayilgunampattinamSouth-West1.79 km
AkgatimmapuramEast2.20 km
TambipettaiNorth-West2.40 km
ThambipalayamNorth2.72 km
PeddunayakkankuppamWest2.81 km
AyikuppamNorth-East2.88 km
ToppukollaiNorth3.27 km
IdankondambattuEast3.31 km
AdurkuppamSouth-West3.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kesavanarayanapuram

Kesavanarayanapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kullanchavadi, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Kesavanarayanapuram is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kesavanarayanapuram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kesavanarayanapuram

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

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

FAQs about Kesavanarayanapuram

Where is Kesavanarayanapuram located?

Kesavanarayanapuram village is located in Kurinjipadi Taluka, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kesavanarayanapuram?

The Gram Panchayat of Kesavanarayanapuram is Thambipettai.

What is the pincode of Kesavanarayanapuram?

The pincode of Kesavanarayanapuram is 607301.

What is the population of Kesavanarayanapuram?

Kesavanarayanapuram had a total population of 1,288, including 644 males and 644 females.

How many households are there in Kesavanarayanapuram?

Kesavanarayanapuram had 318 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kesavanarayanapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kesavanarayanapuram was 70.28%. Male literacy was 79.25% and female literacy was 61.57%.