Kandachipuram - Kandachipuram, Viluppuram

Kandachipuram is a village situated in the Kandachipuram taluka of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 16 km from Tirukkoyilur and around 28 km from Viluppuram. Kandachipuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandachipuram is 633074. The village covers a total geographical area of 608.93 hectares and falls under the 605701 pincode. Arakandanallur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kandachipuram

As per Census 2011, Kandachipuram village has a total population of 6,659 people, consisting of 3,325 males and 3,334 females. The village has 1,595 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 723 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,593 literate and 2,066 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,549 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 244 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kandachipuram are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kandachipuram

Kandachipuram 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 Kandachipuram

Kandachipuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mugaiyur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Kandachipuram is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandachipuram

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

Health Facilities in Kandachipuram

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

FAQs about Kandachipuram