Kanai - Viluppuram

Kanai is a village situated in the Viluppuram taluka of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from Viluppuram, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Kanai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanai is 632926. The village covers a total geographical area of 343.87 hectares and falls under the 605301 pincode. Villupuram is the nearest town.

Kanai 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 Kanai

According to the 2011 Census, Kanai village had a total population of 3,440 people, including 1,734 males and 1,706 females, living in 810 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.13%, with male literacy at 86.69% and female literacy at 69.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 562, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanai

Kanai 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 Kanai

Kanai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Teli, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Kanai is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanai

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

Health Facilities in Kanai

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

FAQs about Kanai