Devariyambakkam - Walajabad, Kancheepuram

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

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devariyambakkam is 629694. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.09 hectares and falls under the 631606 pincode. Walajabad is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Devariyambakkam 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 Devariyambakkam

According to the 2011 Census, Devariyambakkam village had a total population of 875 people, including 426 males and 449 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.87%, with male literacy at 87.04% and female literacy at 61.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138.

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

Nearby Villages of Devariyambakkam

Devariyambakkam 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 Devariyambakkam

Devariyambakkam 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 Pazhaya Seevaram, while the nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Walajabad to Devariyambakkam is about 7 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 Devariyambakkam

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

Health Facilities in Devariyambakkam

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

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