Kunamangalam - Srimushnam, Cuddalore

Kunamangalam is a village situated in the Srimushnam taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 34 km from Kattumannarkoil and around 80 km from Cuddalore. Gunamangalam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kunamangalam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunamangalam is 636920. The village covers a total geographical area of 595.77 hectares and falls under the 608703 pincode. Srimushnam is the nearest town.

Kunamangalam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chidambaram Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kunamangalam

As per Census 2011, Kunamangalam village has a total population of 1,871 people, consisting of 929 males and 942 females. The village has 460 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 202 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,164 literate and 707 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,297 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,871929942
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20211389
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,297632665
Literate Population1,164656508
Illiterate Population707273434

Nearby Villages of Kunamangalam

Kunamangalam 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)
MelpuliyangudiSouth2.04 km
KallippadiEast2.17 km
MadhalirmanickamNorth-West2.31 km
ChinnathukurichiWest2.37 km
AyankilpuliyangudiEast2.45 km
MarungurNorth-East3.29 km
SriramanSouth3.57 km
KilpuliyangudiSouth-East3.61 km
SakkaramangalamNorth-West3.69 km
RajendirapattinamWest3.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kunamangalam

Kunamangalam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Uttangal Mangalam, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Kunamangalam is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunamangalam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kunamangalam

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

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

FAQs about Kunamangalam

Where is Kunamangalam located?

Kunamangalam village is located in Srimushnam Taluka, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kunamangalam?

The Gram Panchayat of Kunamangalam is Gunamangalam.

What is the pincode of Kunamangalam?

The pincode of Kunamangalam is 608703.

What is the population of Kunamangalam?

Kunamangalam has a total population of 1,871, including 929 males and 942 females.

How many households are there in Kunamangalam?

There are 460 households in Kunamangalam.

What is the literacy rate in Kunamangalam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kunamangalam is 62.21%. Male literacy is 70.61% and female literacy is 53.93%.