Kappankottur - Sriperumbudur, Kancheepuram

Kappankottur is a village situated in the Sriperumbudur taluka of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu. Kappankottur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kappankottur is 629213. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.31 hectares and falls under the 631553 pincode. Thakkolam is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kappankottur

According to the 2011 Census, Kappankottur village had a total population of 887 people, including 439 males and 448 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.75%, with male literacy at 83.11% and female literacy at 64.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 433.

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

Nearby Villages of Kappankottur

Kappankottur 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 Kappankottur

Kappankottur 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 Tiruvalangadu, while the nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakkolam to Kappankottur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kappankottur

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

Health Facilities in Kappankottur

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

FAQs about Kappankottur