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

As per Census 2011, Kavanthandalam village has a total population of 1,619 people, consisting of 796 males and 823 females. The village has 461 households and a sex ratio of 1,033 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 970 literate and 649 illiterate residents. Additionally, 392 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 67 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kavanthandalam are given below:

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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