Kanadukandan - Virudhachalam, Cuddalore

Kanadukandan 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 62 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Katchirayanatham serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanadukandan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanadukandan is 637133. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.54 hectares and falls under the 606003 pincode. Virudhachalam is the nearest town.

Kanadukandan 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 Kanadukandan

As per Census 2011, Kanadukandan village has a total population of 934 people, consisting of 479 males and 455 females. The village has 235 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 622 literate and 312 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanadukandan

Kanadukandan 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 Kanadukandan

Kanadukandan 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 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Kanadukandan is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanadukandan

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

Health Facilities in Kanadukandan

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

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