Kuriviagaram - Gummidipoondi, Thiruvallur

Kuriviagaram is a village situated in the Gummidipoondi taluka of Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. Rettambedu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuriviagaram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuriviagaram is 628590. The village covers a total geographical area of 272.66 hectares and falls under the 601201 pincode. Gummidipoondi is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Kuriviagaram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gummidipoondi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tiruvallur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kuriviagaram

According to the 2011 Census, Kuriviagaram village had a total population of 818 people, including 394 males and 424 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.50%, with male literacy at 80.12% and female literacy at 61.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 552, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population818394424
Child Population (0–6 yrs)964749
Scheduled Castes (SC)552268284
Scheduled Tribes (ST)523
Literate Population509278231
Illiterate Population309116193

Nearby Villages of Kuriviagaram

Kuriviagaram 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RettambeduWest1.53 km
KumaranjeriSouth-East1.67 km
SenganyamNorth1.95 km
PeriakarumburNorth-East2.39 km
AyanallurSouth2.66 km
DevambattuNorth-East2.72 km
VazhuthalambeduWest2.76 km
PanapakkamEast2.86 km
IlupakkamEast3.05 km
KanganimeduNorth3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kuriviagaram

Kuriviagaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gummidipundi, while the nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 2
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 2
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gummidipoondi to Kuriviagaram 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 Kuriviagaram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kuriviagaram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kuriviagaram

Where is Kuriviagaram located?

Kuriviagaram village is located in Gummidipoondi Taluka, Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kuriviagaram?

The Gram Panchayat of Kuriviagaram is Rettambedu.

What is the pincode of Kuriviagaram?

The pincode of Kuriviagaram is 601201.

What is the population of Kuriviagaram?

Kuriviagaram had a total population of 818, including 394 males and 424 females.

How many households are there in Kuriviagaram?

Kuriviagaram had 231 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kuriviagaram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kuriviagaram was 70.50%. Male literacy was 80.12% and female literacy was 61.60%.