Chinnakappankulam - Virudhachalam, Cuddalore

Chinnakappankulam is a village situated in the Virudhachalam taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virudhachalam and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Periyakappankulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chinnakappankulam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chinnakappankulam is 637126. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.73 hectares and falls under the 607807 pincode. Virudhachalam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Chinnakappankulam

As per Census 2011, Chinnakappankulam village has a total population of 704 people, consisting of 359 males and 345 females. The village has 164 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 466 literate and 238 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Chinnakappankulam

Chinnakappankulam 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 Chinnakappankulam

Chinnakappankulam 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 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Chinnakappankulam is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chinnakappankulam

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

Health Facilities in Chinnakappankulam

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

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