Kachirayanantham - Virudhachalam, Cuddalore

Kachirayanantham is a village situated in the Virudhachalam taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virudhachalam and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Katchirayanatham serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kachirayanantham village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachirayanantham is 637131. The village covers a total geographical area of 424.06 hectares and falls under the 607804 pincode. Virudhachalam is the nearest town.

Kachirayanantham 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 Kachirayanantham

As per Census 2011, Kachirayanantham village has a total population of 645 people, consisting of 333 males and 312 females. The village has 166 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 486 literate and 159 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population645333312
Child Population (0–6 yrs)673829
Literate Population486278208
Illiterate Population15955104

Nearby Villages of Kachirayanantham

Kachirayanantham 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)
IrusalakuppamNorth-West1.64 km
NarimanamSouth-East1.96 km
KotteriNorth-East2.00 km
KanadukandanSouth-West2.28 km
GopurapuramSouth-West2.29 km
PalaiyapattinamNorth2.62 km
Narimanam R.f.South-East3.37 km
ChinnapandarankuppamSouth-West3.53 km
ChitterikuppamWest3.54 km
U.agaramSouth-East3.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kachirayanantham

Kachirayanantham 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 Pavunur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 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 Kachirayanantham is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kachirayanantham

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kachirayanantham

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

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

FAQs about Kachirayanantham

Where is Kachirayanantham located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kachirayanantham?

The Gram Panchayat of Kachirayanantham is Katchirayanatham.

What is the pincode of Kachirayanantham?

The pincode of Kachirayanantham is 607804.

What is the population of Kachirayanantham?

Kachirayanantham has a total population of 645, including 333 males and 312 females.

How many households are there in Kachirayanantham?

There are 166 households in Kachirayanantham.

What is the literacy rate in Kachirayanantham?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kachirayanantham is 75.35%. Male literacy is 83.48% and female literacy is 66.67%.