Kavanthandalam - Walajabad, Kancheepuram

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

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kavanthandalam is 629734. The village covers a total geographical area of 662.21 hectares and falls under the 631603 pincode. Walajabad is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kavanthandalam 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 Kavanthandalam

According to the 2011 Census, Kavanthandalam village had a total population of 1,619 people, including 796 males and 823 females, living in 461 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.32%, with male literacy at 75.07% and female literacy at 55.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 392, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

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

Nearby Villages of Kavanthandalam

Kavanthandalam 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 Kavanthandalam

Kavanthandalam 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 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Walajabad to Kavanthandalam is about 8 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 Kavanthandalam

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

Health Facilities in Kavanthandalam

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

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