Kilpathi - Virudhachalam, Cuddalore

Kilpathi is a village situated in the Virudhachalam taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virudhachalam and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Keelpathi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kilpathi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kilpathi is 637172. The village covers a total geographical area of 185.76 hectares and falls under the 607802 pincode. Gangaikondan is the nearest town.

Kilpathi 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 Kilpathi

According to the 2011 Census, Kilpathi village had a total population of 606 people, including 317 males and 289 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.55%, with male literacy at 86.48% and female literacy at 66.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kilpathi

Kilpathi 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 Kilpathi

Kilpathi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Neyveli, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Kilpathi is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kilpathi

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

Health Facilities in Kilpathi

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

FAQs about Kilpathi