Arpakkam - Walajabad, Kancheepuram

Arpakkam is a village situated in the Walajabad taluka of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu. Arpaakkam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arpakkam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arpakkam is 629732. The village covers a total geographical area of 834.07 hectares and falls under the 631603 pincode. Kancheepuram is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Arpakkam 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 Arpakkam

According to the 2011 Census, Arpakkam village had a total population of 2,937 people, including 1,475 males and 1,462 females, living in 731 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.11%, with male literacy at 76.74% and female literacy at 63.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,626, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 320.

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

Nearby Villages of Arpakkam

Arpakkam 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 Arpakkam

Arpakkam is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Walajabad, while the nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kancheepuram to Arpakkam is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arpakkam

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

Health Facilities in Arpakkam

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

FAQs about Arpakkam