🏡 Basic Details
Village Name: Kattusittamur (also Kattuchittamur)
Block/Taluk: Gingee
District: Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu
Approx. Distance from District HQ: ~35 km north of Viluppuram
Assembly Constituency: Gingee
Parliamentary Constituency: Arani
Elevation: ~45 meters above sea level
PIN Code: Served under Gingee area; local STD code: 04145
👥 Population & Demographics (2011 Census)
Households: 535
Total Population: 2,466 (1,232 M / 1,234 F)
Sex Ratio: ~1,002 women per 1,000 men
Children (0–6 yrs): 276 (~11% of population); Child Sex Ratio: ~944
Literacy: ~67% overall — Male: 77.5%, Female: 56.6%
🛠️ Workforce & Occupations
Total Workers: ~1,229 (~50% of population)
Main Workers (≥6 months): ~1,052 (85.6%)
Cultivators: ~483
Agricultural Labourers: ~352
Household Industry: ~13
Other Occupations: ~204
Marginal Workers: ~177 (14.4%)
🚍 Transport & Connectivity
National Highways Nearby: NH‑32 and NH‑332A
Rivers Nearby: Ponnaiyar and Tondiaru
Bus Services: Local public and private buses connect the village to surrounding areas
Railway Access: Nearest major railheads: Valavanur or Viluppuram Junction (within ~10 km)
Nearby Cities: Gingee (~10 km), Tindivanam, Tiruvannamalai, Tirukkoyilur
✅ Summary
Kattusittamur is a mid-sized agrarian village with close to 2,500 residents and 535 households. It stands out for a balanced gender ratio, and a literacy rate (~67%) that slightly surpasses the district average. The majority of its workforce—85%—is engaged in year-round work, primarily agriculture. It enjoys solid road connectivity and is closely tied to Gingee town for services and markets.