Chinnapandarankuppam - Virudhachalam, Cuddalore

Chinnapandarankuppam is a village situated in the Virudhachalam taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virudhachalam and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Sembalakurichi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chinnapandarankuppam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chinnapandarankuppam is 637134. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.34 hectares and falls under the 606003 pincode. Virudhachalam is the nearest town.

Chinnapandarankuppam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Chinnapandarankuppam

According to the 2011 Census, Chinnapandarankuppam village had a total population of 577 people, including 300 males and 277 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.68%, with male literacy at 90.08% and female literacy at 63.39%.

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 Population577300277
Child Population (0–6 yrs)714823
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population388227161
Illiterate Population18973116

Nearby Villages of Chinnapandarankuppam

Chinnapandarankuppam 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)
SembalakkurichiWest1.09 km
GopurapuramNorth-East1.27 km
KanadukandanEast1.82 km
KavanaiNorth-West1.96 km
IrusalakuppamNorth-East2.98 km
ChitterikuppamNorth3.01 km
KachirayananthamNorth-East3.53 km
PeriyavadavadiNorth-West3.81 km
PudukuraipettaiSouth-East4.15 km
ChinnavadavadiWest4.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chinnapandarankuppam

Chinnapandarankuppam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vridhachalam Jn, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
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 Chinnapandarankuppam is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chinnapandarankuppam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chinnapandarankuppam

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chinnapandarankuppam 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Chinnapandarankuppam

Where is Chinnapandarankuppam located?

Chinnapandarankuppam village is located in Virudhachalam Taluka, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Chinnapandarankuppam?

The Gram Panchayat of Chinnapandarankuppam is Sembalakurichi.

What is the pincode of Chinnapandarankuppam?

The pincode of Chinnapandarankuppam is 606003.

What is the population of Chinnapandarankuppam?

Chinnapandarankuppam had a total population of 577, including 300 males and 277 females.

How many households are there in Chinnapandarankuppam?

Chinnapandarankuppam had 147 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chinnapandarankuppam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chinnapandarankuppam was 76.68%. Male literacy was 90.08% and female literacy was 63.39%.