🏡 Basic Details
Official Name: Gengavaram (Gangavaram)
Block: Gingee
District: Viluppuram
Gram Panchayat: Gengavaram (seven wards)
PIN Code: 604151 (via Alampoondi Post Office)
Elevation: Approx. 45 m above sea level
Coordinates & Locational Context: ~31 km north of Viluppuram, ~7 km from Gingee town, set between the Ponnaiyar and Tondiaru rivers, and accessible via NH‑32 / NH‑332A
👪 Population Overview (2011 Census)
Households: 773
Total Population: 3,122
Males: 1,555
Females: 1,567
Sex Ratio: 1,008 F / 1,000 M
Children (0–6 yrs): 327 (~10.5%), Child Sex Ratio: 912–913
📚 Literacy & Social Composition
Literacy Rate: ~66.8% overall
Male literacy: ~77.5%
Female literacy: ~56.3%
⚙️ Workforce & Occupations
Total Workers: 1,768
Main Workers (≥6 months): ~950 (53.7%)
Cultivators: 475
Agri-laborers: 241
Household industries: 21
Other occupations: 212
Marginal Workers: ~819 (46.3%)
🚍 Connectivity & Nearby Settlements
Bus Services: Both public and private buses operate within the village
Rail Access: Nearest railheads are Valavanur (~under 50 km) and Viluppuram Junction for broader routes
Neighboring Villages: Malavantangal, Kanakkankuppam, Malarasankuppam, Tandavasamudram, Padippallam, Tachchampattu, Attiyur, Sittampundi, etc.
✅ Summary
Gengavaram is a moderately sized agricultural village with about 3,122 residents and 773 households. It features:
Balanced gender ratio and a young demographic (~10.5% under age 6)
Literacy hovering around 67%, above district levels but still showing a gender gap
A workforce heavily reliant on agriculture, with about half working year-round
Decent connectivity through buses and nearby rail, plus proximity to Gingee and Viluppuram