Orakkattupettai - Uthiramerur, Kancheepuram

Orakkattupettai is a village situated in the Uthiramerur taluka of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu. Orakattupettai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Orakkattupettai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Orakkattupettai is 629808. The village covers a total geographical area of 79.67 hectares and falls under the 603106 pincode. Chengalpattu is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Orakkattupettai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Uthiramerur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kancheepuram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Orakkattupettai

According to the 2011 Census, Orakkattupettai village had a total population of 744 people, including 368 males and 376 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.17%, with male literacy at 94.17% and female literacy at 78.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Orakkattupettai

Orakkattupettai 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 Orakkattupettai

Orakkattupettai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Redipalayam, while the nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chengalpattu to Orakkattupettai 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 Orakkattupettai

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

Health Facilities in Orakkattupettai

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

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