Kazhiyur Village Overview
Kazhiyur is a village in Cheyyar tehsil of Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu. Tiruvethipuram is the tehsil headquarters, while Tiruvannamalai is the district headquarters for Kazhiyur village. As per available records (2009), Kazhiyur village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Kazhiyur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kazhiyur is 631344. The village covers a geographical area of 770.01 hectares and has a pincode of 604407. Thiruvethipuram is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Kazhiyur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Cheyyar Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Arani Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Kazhiyur
Population & Demographics of Kazhiyur
This section provides population and demographic details of Kazhiyur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,714 | 844 | 870 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 169 | 91 | 78 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 392 | 188 | 204 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 51 | 25 | 26 |
| Literate Population | 1,035 | 580 | 455 |
| Illiterate Population | 679 | 264 | 415 |
Key population details of Kazhiyur village are given below:
- Kazhiyur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,714, including approximately 844 males and 870 females, with a sex ratio of 1030 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 392 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 51 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kazhiyur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 60.39%.
- There are around 433 households in Kazhiyur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kazhiyur
Transport facilities help residents of Kazhiyur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 32 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kazhiyur
The following villages are located close to Kazhiyur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kazhiyur
- Where is Kazhiyur located?
- Kazhiyur village is located in Cheyyar Taluka, Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kazhiyur?
- Kazhiyur is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kazhiyur?
- The pincode of Kazhiyur is 604407.
- What is the population of Kazhiyur?
- Kazhiyur has a total population of 1,714, including 844 males and 870 females.
- How many households are there in Kazhiyur?
- There are 433 households in Kazhiyur.
- What is the literacy rate in Kazhiyur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kazhiyur is 60.39%. Male literacy is 68.72% and female literacy is 52.30%.