Kaniyamur - Kallakkurichi, Kallakurichi

Kaniyamur is a village situated in the Kallakkurichi taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from Kallakkurichi and around 85 km from Viluppuram. Kaniyamoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaniyamur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaniyamur is 633511. The village covers a total geographical area of 664.73 hectares and falls under the 606201 pincode. Chinnaselam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kaniyamur

According to the 2011 Census, Kaniyamur village had a total population of 2,942 people, including 1,558 males and 1,384 females, living in 656 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.98%, with male literacy at 76.29% and female literacy at 58.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 866, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaniyamur

Kaniyamur 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 Kaniyamur

Kaniyamur 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 Siruvattur, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Kaniyamur is about 85 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 Kaniyamur

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

Health Facilities in Kaniyamur

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

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