🏡 Basic Details
Kavarai is a self-governed gram-panchayat village in Gingee Taluk, Viluppuram District, Tamil Nadu. Situated just 5 km from Gingee town, the official PIN code is 604205.
Village Name: Kavarai
Taluk / Block: Gingee
District HQ: Viluppuram
Postal Code: 604205 (via Ananthapuram)
Proximity: ~5 km to Gingee (for commerce & administration)
👥 Population & Households (2011 Census)
Households: ~299
Total Population: 1,389
Males: 714
Females: 675
Sex Ratio: 945 F per 1,000 M (TN avg: 996)
Children (0–6 yrs): 143 (~10.3%) — Child Sex Ratio: 932
📚 Literacy & Caste Composition
Overall Literacy: ~61.3%
Male: ~69.4%
Female: ~52.8%
⚙️ Workforce & Occupation
Total Workers: 675 (~48.6% of population)
Main Workers (87.6% of workers): 591
Cultivators: 16
Agricultural Labourers: 417
Household Industry: 7
Other Work: 151
Marginal Workers: 84
🚍 Transport & Connectivity
Bus Services: Public and private buses run to/from Kavarai village
Rail Access: Nearest stations within ~30 km (e.g., Valavanur, Viluppuram Junction)
Nearest Town: Gingee (~5 km); also linked via local rural roads
📍 Nearby Village Cluster
Kavarai is part of a close-knit rural cluster, including:
Appampattu, Sirunampundi, Minamur, Sittampundi, Jambodi, Attiyur, Kurinjipai, Tachchampattu, Tuduppakkam, among others.
✅ Summary
Kavarai is a mid-sized agrarian village with ~1,389 residents across ~299 homes. Literacy (~61%) is below the state average, with a notable gender gap. Nearly half the populace engages in work, largely as agricultural laborers or seasonal workers. Proximity to Gingee (~5 km) ensures access to markets, transport, and administration, while core village life remains rural and grounded.