Varinjipakkam - Panruti, Cuddalore

Varinjipakkam is a village situated in the Panruti taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Panruti and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Varinjipakkam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varinjipakkam is 636539. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.9 hectares and falls under the 607205 pincode. Thorapadi is the nearest town.

Varinjipakkam 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 Varinjipakkam

According to the 2011 Census, Varinjipakkam village had a total population of 1,011 people, including 522 males and 489 females, living in 274 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.83%, with male literacy at 86.52% and female literacy at 70.92%.

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 Population1,011522489
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1046242
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population715398317
Illiterate Population296124172

Nearby Villages of Varinjipakkam

Varinjipakkam 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)
PoondiNorth-East1.25 km
ThiruthuraiyurNorth-West1.25 km
KayapakkamNorth-West2.10 km
PandarakkottaiSouth-West2.31 km
KottambakkamSouth2.75 km
KandarakkottaiNorth-East2.96 km
KanisapakkamSouth-East3.09 km
KorathiNorth-West3.23 km
OraiyurWest3.30 km
AkkadavalliNorth3.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Varinjipakkam

Varinjipakkam is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Thiruthuraiyur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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

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

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

Health Facilities in Varinjipakkam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Varinjipakkam

Where is Varinjipakkam located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Varinjipakkam?

Varinjipakkam is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Varinjipakkam?

The pincode of Varinjipakkam is 607205.

What is the population of Varinjipakkam?

Varinjipakkam had a total population of 1,011, including 522 males and 489 females.

How many households are there in Varinjipakkam?

Varinjipakkam had 274 households.

What is the literacy rate in Varinjipakkam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Varinjipakkam was 78.83%. Male literacy was 86.52% and female literacy was 70.92%.