Kaganam

Kaganam is a village located in Cheyyar taluka of Tiruvannamalai district in Tamil Nadu, India. Tiruvannamalai and Tiruvethipuram are the district & sub-district headquarters of Kaganam village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Kaganam village is also a gram panchayat.

Kaganam has its own place in the vibrant Tiruvannamalai region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kaganam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kaganam is 631287. The village spans a total geographical area of 452.24 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 604410. Thiruvethipuram is nearest town to Kaganam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kaganam village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Cheyyar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Arani Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Kaganam

Below is a concise population overview of Kaganam as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 806 422 384
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 73 37 36
Scheduled Castes (SC) 459 237 222
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 32 16 16
Literate Population 468 294 174
Illiterate Population 338 128 210

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kaganam village:

  • The total population of Kaganam village is around 806, including approximately 422 males and 384 females, with a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 73 children aged 0–6 years in Kaganam village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kaganam village has 459 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 32 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kaganam village is about 58.06%, with male literacy at 69.67% and female literacy at 45.31%.
  • There are around 203 households in Kaganam village.

Connectivity of Kaganam

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kaganam. As per the 2011 stats, Kaganam had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 24 km distance

Nearby Villages of Kaganam

Knowing the nearby villages of Kaganam helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kaganam.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaganam

Where is Kaganam located?
Kaganam village is situated in Cheyyar Taluka, within the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kaganam?
Kaganam serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Kaganam?
The pincode of Kaganam is 604410, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kaganam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kaganam is 806, with 422 males and 384 females.
How many households are there in Kaganam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kaganam village has a total of 203 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kaganam as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kaganam is 58.06%. The male literacy rate is 69.67%, while the female literacy rate is 45.31%.