Perumgozhi - Uthiramerur, Kancheepuram

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

As per Census 2011, the village code of Perumgozhi is 629835. The village covers a total geographical area of 772.96 hectares and falls under the 603314 pincode. Uthiramerur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Perumgozhi 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 Perumgozhi

According to the 2011 Census, Perumgozhi village had a total population of 2,023 people, including 1,014 males and 1,009 females, living in 520 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.86%, with male literacy at 78.30% and female literacy at 59.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 597, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Perumgozhi

Perumgozhi 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 Perumgozhi

Perumgozhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karunguzhi, while the nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uthiramerur to Perumgozhi is about 5 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 Perumgozhi

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

Health Facilities in Perumgozhi

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

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