Basic Details
Panchamadevi (பஞ்சமதேவி) is a village and gram‑panchayat in Kandamangalam Block, Viluppuram District, Tamil Nadu. It lies roughly 12 km south of Viluppuram town and about 4 km from Kandamangalam, sharing the 605105 PIN code. Panchamadevi is strategic—bordering Puducherry (Nettapakkam Block) toward the east.
Key Landmark
This village is renowned for the Panchavati Panchamukha Anjaneyar Temple, located on the Tindivanam–Pondicherry highway. The ancient shrine—featuring the five-faced Lord Hanuman—is a popular local pilgrimage and rest stop for travelers.
Settlements
Panchamadevi Gram Panchayat covers the core village and several hamlets, including:
Dalavanur, Sagadevanpettai, Vadavambalam, Pillur, and Arasamangalam, among others.
Streets & Amenities
The central village has:
Temple Road (leading to Anjaneyar Temple)
School Street
Ration Shop & Anganwadi Street
Shared amenities include:
Panchayat-Union Primary School, Panjamadevi
Ration Shop and Anganwadi Centre
Water tanks & hand pumps
Small tea stalls, grocery shops, and informal gathering spaces
Regular visits by public and private buses
Geography & Resources
Spanning over 620.9 hectares, the land area supports both irrigated (~381 ha via wells) and rainfed agriculture (~109 ha), with around 80 ha of non-farm land and some fallow (~50 ha).
The terrain is flat with ponds and canal-fed fields typical of the region.
Population & Lifestyle
Total Population (2011): 3,786 (1,916 males / 1,870 females) across 893 households
Sex Ratio: 975 females per 1,000 males
Child Population (0–6 yrs): 456 (balanced gender split)
Literacy: 71.2% overall (Male 79.4%, Female 62.7%)
Scheduled Castes: 45.7%
Main Workers: 44.7% engage in agriculture and allied activities
Local lifestyles revolve around farming (paddy, groundnut) and temple festivals. Recreation includes teenage cricket matches and evening chats at tea stalls or under banyan trees.
Transport
Rail Access: Nearest stations are Serndanur and Valavanur (both 8–10 km away)
Bus Access: Public & private buses available within the village, connecting to Viluppuram, Panruti, Pondicherry, Kandamangalam, and local hamlets
✅ Summary
Panchamadevi is a well-established agrarian village marked by its Panchamukha Anjaneyar Temple, solid literacy, and substantial SC population. With farming as the economic backbone, supported by schools, public amenities, and good transport links, the village reflects both heritage and ongoing growth on the Viluppuram–Puducherry border.
