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

According to the 2011 Census, Kayapakkam village had a total population of 715 people, including 365 males and 350 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.12%, with male literacy at 70.32% and female literacy at 57.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 397.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Kayapakkam