🏡 Basic Details
Kayathur (also spelled Kayattur) is a revenue village located in Viluppuram Taluk, Viluppuram District, Tamil Nadu.
- Pincode: 605652
- Village Code (2011): 632888
- Gram Panchayat: Kayathur
- Geographical Area: ~274 hectares (2.74 km²)
- Distance from Viluppuram Town: ~18 km
👨👩👧👦 Population & Households
As per the 2011 Census:
- Total Population: 1,564
- Male: 802
- Female: 762
- Households: 396
- Children (0–6 years): 196 (~12.5% of the population)
- Sex Ratio: 950 females per 1,000 males
- Child Sex Ratio: 750 females per 1,000 males
📚 Education & Literacy
- Overall Literacy: 64.01%
- Male Literacy: 75.84%
- Female Literacy: 52.07%
- A government Panchayat Union Primary School serves local children up to Class 5.
- Middle and high school students travel to nearby villages like Pillaiyarkuppam or Viluppuram.
🌾 Livelihood & Economy
- Total Workers: 689
- Main Workers (≥6 months/year): 672
- Cultivators: 151
- Agricultural Laborers: 375
- Household Industry: 16
- Other Jobs: 130
- Marginal Workers (<6 months): 17
- Main Workers (≥6 months/year): 672
- Occupation Type: Predominantly agriculture (paddy, pulses, sugarcane); a small number in trade and services.
🛤️ Transport & Access
- Public Bus Service: Available within the village
- Private Bus Service: Available
- Nearest Railway Station: Viluppuram Junction (~18 km)
- Nearby Main Roads: Access to local roads connecting to NH-38 and Viluppuram Town
🏞️ Geography & Water
- Kayathur is situated in the semi-dry plains of Viluppuram District with groundwater-dependent agriculture.
- Water Sources:
- Borewells
- Village ponds (used for both irrigation and cattle)
- Seasonal streamlets during monsoon
🛕 Temples & Landmarks
- Mariamman Temple: Local center for festivals and rituals
- Vinayagar Kovil: Popular worship spot at the street entrance
- Annual Panguni Festival or Aadi celebrations bring the whole village together for rituals, processions, and community feasts.
🧑⚕️ Health & Civic Facilities
- Primary Health Access: Nearest PHC in Pillaiyarkuppam or Vikravandi
- Water Supply: Public taps and borewell handpumps
- Electricity: Well connected
- Mobile & Internet: Available via BSNL, Airtel, Jio towers
- Shops & Services: Small tea stalls, grocery shops, tailor shop, ration outlet
📍 Nearby Villages
- Pillaiyarkuppam (~3 km)
- Sathanur (~4.5 km)
- Reddikuppam (~2 km)
- Panappakkam (~3.5 km)
- Orathur (~6 km)
✅ Summary
Kayathur is a compact and traditional agricultural village with over 1,500 residents across ~400 homes. A majority of the population relies on farming, supported by local water bodies and good bus connectivity. Despite a literacy gap between men and women, Kayathur continues to improve with access to basic education and transport. Its modest religious festivals, fertile fields, and sense of community make it a culturally vibrant node in the rural Viluppuram belt.