Kandachimangalam - Kallakkurichi, Kallakurichi

Kandachimangalam is a village situated in the Kallakkurichi taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 17 km from Kallakkurichi and around 90 km from Viluppuram. Kandachimangalam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandachimangalam is 633498. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.33 hectares and falls under the 606203 pincode. Thiyagadurgam is the nearest town.

Kandachimangalam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kallakurichi Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kandachimangalam

As per Census 2011, Kandachimangalam village has a total population of 2,086 people, consisting of 1,032 males and 1,054 females. The village has 511 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 260 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,242 literate and 844 illiterate residents. Additionally, 443 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0861,0321,054
Child Population (0–6 yrs)260129131
Scheduled Castes (SC)443209234
Literate Population1,242733509
Illiterate Population844299545

Nearby Villages of Kandachimangalam

Kandachimangalam 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)
VedapoondiNorth-West1.88 km
VaranjaramSouth-West2.02 km
KonagarayapalaiyamSouth-East2.22 km
NagalurNorth-West2.58 km
VengaivadiNorth-East2.92 km
VelakurichiWest3.00 km
SomanathapuramEast3.20 km
Varanjaram R.fSouth3.80 km
KudiyanallurNorth-East3.88 km
UdaiyanachiSouth-East4.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kandachimangalam

Kandachimangalam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuttakudi, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Kandachimangalam is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandachimangalam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kandachimangalam

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

Where is Kandachimangalam located?

Kandachimangalam village is located in Kallakkurichi Taluka, Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kandachimangalam?

Kandachimangalam is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kandachimangalam?

The pincode of Kandachimangalam is 606203.

What is the population of Kandachimangalam?

Kandachimangalam has a total population of 2,086, including 1,032 males and 1,054 females.

How many households are there in Kandachimangalam?

There are 511 households in Kandachimangalam.

What is the literacy rate in Kandachimangalam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kandachimangalam is 59.54%. Male literacy is 71.03% and female literacy is 48.29%.