Basic Details
Kandarakottai (கண்டரக்கோட்டை) is a gram‑panchayat village in Annagramam Block, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu. Located approximately 27 km west of Cuddalore town, 1 km from Annagramam, and just south of the Viluppuram–Puducherry border, it falls under the 607205 PIN code (Tiruthuraiyur Post Office).
Key Landmark
Local spiritual centers include the Pillaiyar Koil and Iyyanar Temple on main streets. The area also features the Sani Bhavan temple and a small Kodanda Ramar shrine, anchoring community life.
Settlements
Kandarakottai includes:
The main village core surrounding Thiruthuraiyur Road
Residential wards/colonies: Kandarakottai Colony and Kandarakkottai North
Nearby hamlets like Poondi, Panapakkam, and Varinjipakkam are under shared civic administration.
Streets & Amenities
Key lanes include:
Thiruthuraiyur Main Road
Pillayar Koil Street
Iyyanar Appan Street Local amenities are:
Government Primary & Higher Secondary Schools
Panchayat Office with Anganwadi and PDS shop
Water tanks & hand pumps
Small shops, tea stalls, and salons
Indian Bank & India One ATMs
Nearby Sani Bhavan community center
Geography & Resources
Located near the Malattaru and Paravanaaru tributaries, the village’s fields are irrigated via canals and groundwater. It sits amid vital agrarian landscapes within 1–4 km of major highways NH‑332/332A.
Population & Lifestyle
Languages: Tamil, English
Primary Occupation: Agriculture (paddy, pulses) and allied labour
Minor crowding of scheduled-caste communities; local elections involve parties like DMK, AIADMK, PMK, DMDK
Social life centers around festivals at local temples, cricket matches, and tea‑shop chats
Transport
Railway Access:
Thiruthuraiyur and Serndanur stations (~2–5 km)
Bus Connectivity:
Kandarakottai Bus Stop on Thiruthuraiyur Road (~0.9 km from centre), with services to Panruti, Viluppuram, Cuddalore, and Puducherry
Nearby Facilities
John Dewey Women’s College in Pulavanur (~2 km)
Anna V. V. Pushpam College and GHS Kandarakottai promote local education
Primary Health Centres are accessible at Vaduvampalayam and Poovarasankuppam (~3–6 km)
ATMs and petrol pumps located on nearby highways
✅ Summary
Kandarakottai is a vibrant agrarian panchayat located on the Cuddalore–Viluppuram–Puducherry border. It combines farmland, essential services, and educational institutions within its major road corridor. Strong transport links, schools, temples, and banks support a growing, well-connected rural hub.
