Basic Details
Kedar (கெடார்) is a village and gram-panchayat in Kanai Block, Viluppuram District, Tamil Nadu. It sits approximately 11–15 km west of Viluppuram town and about 2 km from Kanai, covering around 7.6 km² (756 ha). The village uses the 605402 PIN, served by the Kedar Sub Office under the Pondicherry postal division.
Key Landmark
Kedar’s civic hub includes:
The Gram-Panchayat office
Government-run health centre
A branch of Corporation Bank, supporting local finance and banking
Settlements
The village comprises:
Main Kedar settlement
Kedar Colony
Angled among smaller adjacent hamlets like Vazapattu, Surapattu, Mambalapattu, and Melkaranai, which together form a cohesive rural community network
Streets & Amenities
Key facilities and lanes include:
Panchayat Office Road
Branch Bank & Health Centre vicinity
Anganwadi and PDS Ration Shop
Water tanks and hand-pumps
A government school (primary/middle)
Small-scale tea stalls, grocery shops, and communal meeting spots
Geography & Resources
Kedar spans nearly 7.57 km², featuring farmland that relies on both rain-fed cultivation and small-scale irrigation. Ponds and wells help support agricultural and daily water needs.
Population & Lifestyle
Households (2011): 1,390
Population (2011): 5,862 (3,008 M / 2,854 F), Sex Ratio ~949 F/1,000 M
Literacy: ~66% overall; female literacy ~29%
Main Occupations: Predominantly agriculture—cultivators and agricultural laborers—with local commerce and commuting to Kanai/Viluppuram
Scheduled Caste Population: 1,125 (19%), and ST: 68 individuals (~1.1%)
Daily life centers on educational routines, temple-yard gatherings, seasonal farming, and evening socializing at local shops and tea stalls.
Transport
Railway:
Nearest railhead is Mambalapattu, ~5–7 km away; Viluppuram Junction is ~11–15 km distant
Bus Services:
Public and private buses connect Kedar to Viluppuram, Kanai, Vikravandi, and other neighboring towns
Rural road networks are generally in fair condition, linking core village lanes with main transport routes.
✅ Summary
Kedar is a large, well-connected agrarian village in Viluppuram District, with nearly 6,000 residents across over 1,390 households. It provides essential services like banking, healthcare, education, and civic administration while remaining anchored in farming. Its caste structure, moderate literacy, and infrastructural assets make it a central rural hub in Kanai Block.