Kayapakkam - Panruti, Cuddalore

Kayapakkam is a village situated in the Panruti taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Panruti and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Thiruthuraiyur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kayapakkam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kayapakkam is 636534. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.87 hectares and falls under the 607205 pincode. Pudupettai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kayapakkam

As per Census 2011, Kayapakkam village has a total population of 715 people, consisting of 365 males and 350 females. The village has 156 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 386 literate and 329 illiterate residents. Additionally, 397 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population715365350
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1135558
Scheduled Castes (SC)397193204
Literate Population386218168
Illiterate Population329147182

Nearby Villages of Kayapakkam

Kayapakkam 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)
ThiruthuraiyurSouth-East0.86 km
KorathiNorth1.35 km
KarumburWest1.77 km
VarinjipakkamSouth-East2.10 km
OraiyurSouth-West2.13 km
PoondiEast2.38 km
AkkadavalliNorth-East2.40 km
EnadirimangalamNorth-West2.95 km
ManamthavizhnthaputhurSouth-West3.17 km
PandarakkottaiSouth3.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kayapakkam

Kayapakkam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thiruthuraiyur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Kayapakkam is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kayapakkam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kayapakkam

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

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

FAQs about Kayapakkam

Where is Kayapakkam located?

Kayapakkam village is located in Panruti Taluka, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kayapakkam?

The Gram Panchayat of Kayapakkam is Thiruthuraiyur.

What is the pincode of Kayapakkam?

The pincode of Kayapakkam is 607205.

What is the population of Kayapakkam?

Kayapakkam has a total population of 715, including 365 males and 350 females.

How many households are there in Kayapakkam?

There are 156 households in Kayapakkam.

What is the literacy rate in Kayapakkam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kayapakkam is 53.99%. Male literacy is 59.73% and female literacy is 48.00%.