Basic Details
Kanjanur (கஞ்சனூர்) is a gram-panchayat village in Vikravandi (Kanai) Block, Viluppuram District, Tamil Nadu. It spans approximately 527 hectares, uses PIN 605203, and lies about 15 km from Viluppuram town.
Key Landmark
The village is home to several government schools (pre-primary to secondary) and a middle school, along with a local Panchayat office. It does not feature any widely recognized temple, though small community shrines may exist.
Settlements
Kanjanur includes:
Main village area with clustered homes
Nearby villages include Melkaranai, Vembi, Siruvalai, Nemur, and Kaliyanampoondi (within 3–4 km).
Streets & Amenities
Core streets and public facilities include:
Primary & secondary school campuses
Panchayat office
Anganwadi centre and PDS ration shop
Bus stop & public transport access
Small shops, tea stalls, and hand pumps for daily needs
Geography & Resources
The village covers about 526.9 ha, of which ~ 61 ha are irrigated (tanks/wells) and ~ 289 ha under cultivation—the rest is fallow or non-agricultural.
Population & Lifestyle
Population (2011): 2,195 (1,082 M / 1,113 F) in 539 households
Sex ratio: 1,029 F per 1,000 M; Child population: 220 (0–6 years)
Literacy: Approx. 62.6% overall (M ~69.6%, F ~55.7%)
Caste: 59.9% SC (1,315 people); 5.8% ST (128 people)
Workforce: 53.9% engaged in work—56 cultivators and 509 agri-labourers; the rest in other/main or marginal work
Daily life revolves around farming (paddy, pulses), primary school activities, local shops, and public transport exchanges.
Transport
Railway:
Mundiyampakkam station (~<5 km)
Viluppuram Junction (~15 km)
Bus:
Both public and private buses available within the village for travel to Viluppuram, Vikravandi, Panruti, etc.
✅ Summary
Kanjanur is a mid‑sized agrarian village with ~2,200 residents and essential civic infrastructure, including schools, a Panchayat office, and good transport links. Despite lacking major temples or landmarks, it stands out for its agricultural base and dense caste demography. Literacy is lower than district averages, suggesting focus areas for future development.