# Muthukadu, Kancheepuram (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population

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Town · Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu 

# Muthukadu

Muthukadu is a town in [Chengalpattu](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kancheepuram/chengalpattu/) sub-district of [Kancheepuram](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/kancheepuram/) district, [Tamil Nadu](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/) (census town). The 2011 Census counted **7,610 people** in 1,957 households. Literacy was 83.4%.

- 7,610people (2011)
- 1,957households
- 83.4%literacy
- 974females per 1,000 males

## Population of Muthukadu

■ Muthukadu · ■ Kancheepuram urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****83.4%**

**89.4%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****974**

**986

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****1116**

**957

Working population ****41.8%**

**39.2%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Muthukadu

Of every 100 households in Muthukadu in 2011, 97 had electricity, 58 a toilet at home and 45 cooked with LPG; 83 had a mobile phone, 29 a two-wheeler and 6 a car.

■ Muthukadu · ■ Kancheepuram urban average

Electricity for lighting ****97%**

**98%

Toilet within the home ****58%**

**86%

No toilet (open defecation) ****38%**

**12%

Tap water ****80%**

**67%

Drinking water within premises ****31%**

**54%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****45%**

**77%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****36%**

**10%

Use banking services ****53%**

**68%

Television ****88%**

**92%

Mobile phone ****83%**

**83%

Computer with internet ****3%**

**14%

Two-wheeler ****29%**

**48%

Car / jeep / van ****6%**

**9%

None of these assets ****2%**

**2%

Own their home ****61%**

**60%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Muthukadu work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 2,676 (84%) · **■** Household industry 22 (1%) · **■** Farming 29 (1%) · **■** Marginal 454 (14%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Muthukadu in numbers and road distances

- Density725 per km²
- Annual rainfall1,157 mm
- Temperature range21 °C to 39 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)30 km by road
- Kancheepuram (district HQ)80 km by road
- Chennai (city of 1 lakh+)30 km by road
- Chennai (city of 5 lakh+)30 km by road
- Chennai (railway station)30 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Muthukadu

### Civic services

- Pucca roads12 km
- DrainageNo drainage
- Flush toilets1,337
- Water storage300 kl
- Electricity — homes1,957
- Electricity — industry1

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools5 govt · 2 private
- ●Engineering colleges1 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Muthukadu

- Hospitals2 in Muthukadu
- Banks10 in Muthukadu
- ATMs9 in Muthukadu
- Petrol pumps2 in Muthukadu
- Hotels10 in Muthukadu
- Shopping malls9 in Muthukadu
- Schools4 in Muthukadu
- Colleges and universities3 in Muthukadu
- Cinemas4 in Muthukadu
- Pharmacies6 in Muthukadu
- Restaurants58 in Muthukadu
- Dental clinics4 in Muthukadu

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Know before you go: Muthukadu

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Chennai International Airport (MAA) · Chennai17 km
- Pondicherry Airport (PNY) · Puducherry (Pondicherry)107 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 05:42) and shortest in Dec (about 11.4 hours, sunrise around 06:22, sunset around 17:45).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

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- Ayyampettai · 6,610 people
- Sirukaveripakkam · 8,032 people
- Sirukalathur · 6,117 people
- Kovalam · 8,124 people
- Mevalurkuppam · 3,805 people
- Molachur · 8,887 people
- Alapakkam · 9,404 people
- Moovarasampettai · 9,672 people
- Sikkarayapuram · 10,187 people
- Acharapakkam · 10,362 people
- Kovur · 10,961 people

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Muthukadu?7,610 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Muthukadu in?Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu
- What plug type is used in Muthukadu?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Muthukadu?Chennai International Airport (MAA), about 17 km in a straight line