Kanchipuram
District (Tamil Nadu)
Kanchipuram/ Kanchi, is a district in the
northeast of Tamil Nadu, adjacent to the Bay of Bengal.
It had a population of 2,877,468 as per the 2001 census.
53.34% of the district is urbanised as per Census 2001.In
Kanchipuramin the rural areas there is about 95% of
Non- Christians.The literacy of the district is 76.61%.Mostly
Vanniyar community people are occupied in this district.
The city of Kanchipuram has its historical significance
of being the capital of the Pallava Kingdom from 4th
Century AD. It is also known as the Temple City of South
India. Kanchipuram is located on the Palar River, and
known for its temples and silk sarees which are woven
manually. In the villages of this District very less
christian work has been done till now. No electricity
connection is available in these areas. People are addicted
to local liquor called 'charayam'. It is a potential
area with lot of children who are not having enough
access to good schooling. The main occupation of the
people is agriculture. Their parents are enthusiastic
to give their children a better education if available.
But they are very poor to send their children to good
schools. Education is the only means through which we
can reach to the people. Therefore we have started tuition
centers and evening schools in these areas.
Siridhavoor, located 48 km from Chennai, this
small village has very less access to many of the modern
amenities found in the city. According to our survey
the there are only one percentage of Christians in this
area. The main occupation of the people is agriculture.
.Here Pastor Luke is working among the locals. We have
started a tuition center where about 40 children regularly
attend the classes. We have plans to expand it into
a strong bible study group. A church has also been constructed
were worship services are held regularly.
Echoor, is located 85 from Chennai.
Pastor Amos is ministering among the villagers. We
have about 20 children are attending our tuition center.
An evening school has been started in this area. There
are about 10-15 adults attending the Sunday worship.
Kayar, a village where the Nayaik
tribe has the predominance. The tribe has almost 800
people living in the village. By the Grace of God
we have a dedicated servant of God Bro. Paul Balaram
working among these tribal people. We have established
a church having 45 believers. The believers are also
working in the nearby villages of Kunathur and Pekaranai
by distributing tracts to the people of these areas.
