Lachivakkam - Uthukkottai, Thiruvallur

Lachivakkam is a village situated in the Uthukkottai taluka of Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. Latchivakkam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lachivakkam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lachivakkam is 628788. The village covers a total geographical area of 354.75 hectares and falls under the 602026 pincode. Uthukkottai is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Lachivakkam 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 Lachivakkam

According to the 2011 Census, Lachivakkam village had a total population of 2,481 people, including 1,218 males and 1,263 females, living in 652 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.20%, with male literacy at 73.09% and female literacy at 55.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 646, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 104.

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

Nearby Villages of Lachivakkam

Lachivakkam 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 Lachivakkam

Lachivakkam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gummidipundi, while the nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Lachivakkam

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

FAQs about Lachivakkam