Karuvakshi - Vikravandi, Viluppuram

Karuvakshi is a village situated in the Vikravandi taluka of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. Karuvatchi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karuvakshi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karuvakshi is 632818. The village covers a total geographical area of 755.7 hectares and falls under the 605201 pincode. Tirukoyilur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Karuvakshi

According to the 2011 Census, Karuvakshi village had a total population of 5,111 people, including 2,573 males and 2,538 females, living in 1,119 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.52%, with male literacy at 76.97% and female literacy at 54.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 675, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 182.

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

Nearby Villages of Karuvakshi

Karuvakshi 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 Karuvakshi

Karuvakshi 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 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirukoyilur to Karuvakshi is about 18 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 Karuvakshi

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

Health Facilities in Karuvakshi

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

FAQs about Karuvakshi