Chettikuppam - Marakanam, Viluppuram

Chettikuppam is a village situated in the Marakanam taluka of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. Chettikuppam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chettikuppam is 632693. The village covers a total geographical area of 562.91 hectares and falls under the 604301 pincode. Marakkanam is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chettikuppam

According to the 2011 Census, Chettikuppam village had a total population of 2,065 people, including 1,047 males and 1,018 females, living in 516 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.80%, with male literacy at 86.46% and female literacy at 72.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 359, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Chettikuppam

Chettikuppam 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 Chettikuppam

Chettikuppam is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Puducherry, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Marakkanam to Chettikuppam is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chettikuppam

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

Health Facilities in Chettikuppam

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

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