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Karanthai Village

Karanthai is an inhabited village in Cheyyar Taluk of Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 631268, the Census 2011 record lists 881 people in 221 households and the reported area is 461.83 hectares. The local references include Karanthai Gram Panchayat, Vembakkam CD Block and the nearest town reference is Thiruvethipuram at about 15 km.

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Quick answer: Karanthai is a village in Cheyyar Taluk, Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 631268 and 881 people in 221 households.
Village Code631268
Population881
Households221
Area461.83 hectares
Nearest TownThiruvethipuram

Key Village Facts

Village
Karanthai
Census Village Code
631268
State
Tamil Nadu
State Census Code
33
District
Tiruvannamalai
District Census Code
606
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Cheyyar
Sub-district Census Code
05722
CD Block
Vembakkam
Gram Panchayat
Karanthai
Households
221
Population
881
Male Population
451
Female Population
430
Sex Ratio
953.44
Area
461.83 hectares
Area
4.62 sq km
Nearest Town
Thiruvethipuram
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
604410
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Karanthai at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 881 people, 461.83 hectares of reported area and Thiruvethipuram as the nearest town reference for Karanthai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

TalukCheyyar
CD BlockVembakkam
Gram PanchayatKaranthai
  • Karanthai falls under Cheyyar Taluk in Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu.
  • The Census village code is 631268.
  • The record lists 881 people living in 221 households.
  • The reported village area is 461.83 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Thiruvethipuram.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density190.76 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.99 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share67.65%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.36%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share71.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karanthai in the official administrative record. Census village code 631268, Karanthai Gram Panchayat and Vembakkam CD Block.

State Census Code
33
District Census Code
606
Sub-district Census Code
05722
Village Census Code
631268
CD Block Code
0060
Gram Panchayat Code
0558
CD Block Name
Vembakkam
Gram Panchayat Name
Karanthai

Location and Distance

Thiruvethipuram is the nearest town listed for Karanthai, about 15 km away. Tiruvannamalai is listed as the district headquarters at about 110 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Tiruvethipuram
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Tiruvannamalai
Distance from District Headquarter
110 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Tiruvethipuram
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Tiruvethipuram
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Thiruvethipuram
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
461.83 hectares
Area
4.62 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 881 people in 221 households, with 451 male residents and 430 female residents. The average household size is 3.99, and SC share is 67.65% and ST share is 1.36% for Karanthai. Population density works out to about 190.76 people per sq km.

Total Households
221
Total Population
881
Male Population
451
Female Population
430
Sex Ratio
953.44
Average Household Size
3.99
SC Population
596
SC Male Population
300
SC Female Population
296
SC Population Share
67.65
ST Population
12
ST Male Population
5
ST Female Population
7
ST Population Share
1.36
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Karanthai list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karanthai include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.6 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
19.71 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Karanthai include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Karanthai include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Karanthai is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karanthai show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ground Nut and Black Gram, net sown area is 60.65 hectares and irrigated land is 43.21 hectares (71.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ground Nut
Agricultural Commodities Third
Black Gram
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
93.14
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
52.77 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
252.67 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
60.65
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
17.44 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
43.21
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
23.5 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Karanthai

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Not reported
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Indian Bank 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Indian Bank ATM 604410 Tiruvannamalai Cheyyar Vembakkam Vembakkam, Main Road, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, 604410

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Karanthai village located?

Karanthai is in Cheyyar Taluk of Tiruvannamalai district in Tamil Nadu, India.

Which district is Karanthai village in?

Karanthai village is in Tiruvannamalai district.

Which state is Karanthai village in?

Karanthai village is in Tamil Nadu.

Which taluk is Karanthai under?

Karanthai comes under Cheyyar Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Karanthai?

The Census village code of Karanthai is 631268.

Which Gram Panchayat is Karanthai under?

Karanthai is listed under Karanthai Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Vembakkam.

What is the population of Karanthai village?

The village record lists 881 people and 221 households for Karanthai.

How many households are in Karanthai village?

The village record lists 221 households for Karanthai.

What is the male and female population of Karanthai?

The record lists 451 male residents and 430 female residents for Karanthai.

What is the sex ratio of Karanthai village?

The sex ratio of Karanthai is 953.44 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karanthai village?

The reported geographical area of Karanthai is 461.83 hectares.

What is the population density of Karanthai village?

The approximate population density of Karanthai is 190.76 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karanthai?

The nearest town listed for Karanthai is Thiruvethipuram, about 15 km away.

How far is Karanthai from the district headquarters?

Karanthai is about 110 km from Tiruvannamalai, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karanthai from the sub-district headquarters?

Karanthai is about 15 km from Tiruvethipuram, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Karanthai?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Karanthai.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Karanthai?

For Karanthai, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ground Nut and Black Gram, net sown area is 60.65 hectares and irrigated land is 43.21 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Karanthai?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karanthai. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.