Kanakkankuppam Village Overview
Kanakkankuppam is a village in Gingee tehsil of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. Gingee is the tehsil headquarters, while Viluppuram is the district headquarters for Kanakkankuppam village. As per available records (2009), Kanakkankuppam village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Kanakkankuppam 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 Kanakkankuppam is 632442. The village covers a geographical area of 142.71 hectares and has a pincode of 604151. Ananthapuram is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Location Map of Kanakkankuppam
Population & Demographics of Kanakkankuppam
This section provides population and demographic details of Kanakkankuppam village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,239 | 2,111 | 2,128 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 454 | 232 | 222 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 48 | 20 | 28 |
| Literate Population | 2,567 | 1,427 | 1,140 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,672 | 684 | 988 |
Key population details of Kanakkankuppam village are given below:
- Kanakkankuppam village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 4,239, including approximately 2,111 males and 2,128 females, with a sex ratio of 1008 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 14 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 48 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kanakkankuppam village is good, with a literacy rate of about 60.56%.
- There are around 957 households in Kanakkankuppam village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kanakkankuppam
Transport facilities help residents of Kanakkankuppam 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 45 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kanakkankuppam
The following villages are located close to Kanakkankuppam 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 Kanakkankuppam
- Where is Kanakkankuppam located?
- Kanakkankuppam village is located in Gingee Taluka, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kanakkankuppam?
- Kanakkankuppam is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kanakkankuppam?
- The pincode of Kanakkankuppam is 604151.
- What is the population of Kanakkankuppam?
- Kanakkankuppam has a total population of 4,239, including 2,111 males and 2,128 females.
- How many households are there in Kanakkankuppam?
- There are 957 households in Kanakkankuppam.
- What is the literacy rate in Kanakkankuppam?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanakkankuppam is 60.56%. Male literacy is 67.60% and female literacy is 53.57%.