Vadakalpakkam Village Overview
Vadakalpakkam is a village in Cheyyar tehsil of Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu. Tiruvethipuram is the tehsil headquarters, while Tiruvannamalai is the district headquarters for Vadakalpakkam village. As per available records (2009), Vadakalpakkam village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Vadakalpakkam 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 Vadakalpakkam is 631262. The village covers a geographical area of 194.2 hectares and has a pincode of 631702. Sevilimedu is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.
Vadakalpakkam 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 Vadakalpakkam
Population & Demographics of Vadakalpakkam
This section provides population and demographic details of Vadakalpakkam village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,222 | 628 | 594 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 125 | 69 | 56 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 605 | 310 | 295 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 46 | 28 | 18 |
| Literate Population | 826 | 483 | 343 |
| Illiterate Population | 396 | 145 | 251 |
Key population details of Vadakalpakkam village are given below:
- Vadakalpakkam village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,222, including approximately 628 males and 594 females, with a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 605 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 46 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Vadakalpakkam village is good, with a literacy rate of about 67.59%.
- There are around 291 households in Vadakalpakkam village.
Transport & Connectivity of Vadakalpakkam
Transport facilities help residents of Vadakalpakkam 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 village |
| Railway Station | Available within 15 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Vadakalpakkam
The following villages are located close to Vadakalpakkam 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 Vadakalpakkam
- Where is Vadakalpakkam located?
- Vadakalpakkam village is located in Cheyyar Taluka, Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Vadakalpakkam?
- Vadakalpakkam is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Vadakalpakkam?
- The pincode of Vadakalpakkam is 631702.
- What is the population of Vadakalpakkam?
- Vadakalpakkam has a total population of 1,222, including 628 males and 594 females.
- How many households are there in Vadakalpakkam?
- There are 291 households in Vadakalpakkam.
- What is the literacy rate in Vadakalpakkam?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vadakalpakkam is 67.59%. Male literacy is 76.91% and female literacy is 57.74%.