Kanchipadi - Tiruttani, Thiruvallur

Kanchipadi is a village situated in the Tiruttani taluka of Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. Kanchipadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchipadi is 628899. The village covers a total geographical area of 473.97 hectares and falls under the 631204 pincode. Thiruvalluvar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kanchipadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kanchipadi village had a total population of 1,861 people, including 959 males and 902 females, living in 471 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.34%, with male literacy at 74.62% and female literacy at 57.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 237, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 239.

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 Population1,861959902
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20911297
Scheduled Castes (SC)237116121
Scheduled Tribes (ST)239117122
Literate Population1,096632464
Illiterate Population765327438

Nearby Villages of Kanchipadi

Kanchipadi 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)
GulurWest1.82 km
ThomurEast2.05 km
SriharipuramNorth2.53 km
GreenvelnathamNorth-East2.54 km
Maharaja PuramWest2.89 km
KaranisampattuSouth-West3.03 km
RamanjeriSouth-East3.61 km
PanapakkamWest4.15 km
AthipattuSouth-West4.50 km
SendrayanpalayamEast4.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanchipadi

Kanchipadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manur, while the nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 2
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thiruvalluvar to Kanchipadi is about 18 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 Kanchipadi

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

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

Health Facilities in Kanchipadi

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

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

FAQs about Kanchipadi

Where is Kanchipadi located?

Kanchipadi village is located in Tiruttani Taluka, Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kanchipadi?

Kanchipadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kanchipadi?

The pincode of Kanchipadi is 631204.

What is the population of Kanchipadi?

Kanchipadi had a total population of 1,861, including 959 males and 902 females.

How many households are there in Kanchipadi?

Kanchipadi had 471 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kanchipadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanchipadi was 66.34%. Male literacy was 74.62% and female literacy was 57.64%.