Gangavaram - Gingee, Viluppuram

Gangavaram is a village situated in the Gingee taluka of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. Gengavaram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangavaram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangavaram is 632441. The village covers a total geographical area of 570.05 hectares and falls under the 604151 pincode. Ananthapuram is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gangavaram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gingee Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arani Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gangavaram

According to the 2011 Census, Gangavaram village had a total population of 3,122 people, including 1,555 males and 1,567 females, living in 773 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.83%, with male literacy at 77.53% and female literacy at 56.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 81.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangavaram

Gangavaram 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 Gangavaram

Gangavaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Andampaliam, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ananthapuram to Gangavaram is about 10 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 Gangavaram

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

Health Facilities in Gangavaram

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

FAQs about Gangavaram