Kappai Village Overview
Kappai is a village in Gingee tehsil of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. Gingee is the tehsil headquarters, while Viluppuram is the district headquarters for Kappai village. As per available records (2009), Kappai village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Kappai 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 Kappai is 632470. The village covers a geographical area of 281.42 hectares and has a pincode of 604205. Gingee is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.
Location Map of Kappai
Population & Demographics of Kappai
This section provides population and demographic details of Kappai village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,229 | 624 | 605 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 125 | 68 | 57 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 788 | 462 | 326 |
| Illiterate Population | 441 | 162 | 279 |
Key population details of Kappai village are given below:
- Kappai village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,229, including approximately 624 males and 605 females, with a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Kappai village is good, with a literacy rate of about 64.12%.
- There are around 289 households in Kappai village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kappai
Transport facilities help residents of Kappai 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 27 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kappai
The following villages are located close to Kappai 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 Kappai
- Where is Kappai located?
- Kappai village is located in Gingee Taluka, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kappai?
- Kappai is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kappai?
- The pincode of Kappai is 604205.
- What is the population of Kappai?
- Kappai has a total population of 1,229, including 624 males and 605 females.
- How many households are there in Kappai?
- There are 289 households in Kappai.
- What is the literacy rate in Kappai?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kappai is 64.12%. Male literacy is 74.04% and female literacy is 53.88%.