Palavaykandan - Kattumannarkoil, Cuddalore

Palavaykandan is a village situated in the Kattumannarkoil taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kattumannarkoil and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Eachampoondi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palavaykandan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palavaykandan is 637040. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.69 hectares and falls under the 608304 pincode. Kattumannarkoil is the nearest town.

Palavaykandan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kattumannarkoil Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chidambaram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palavaykandan

According to the 2011 Census, Palavaykandan village had a total population of 456 people, including 240 males and 216 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.22%, with male literacy at 86.11% and female literacy at 61.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Palavaykandan

Palavaykandan is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Palavaykandan

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Palavaykandan. The nearest railway station is Kutralam, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Palavaykandan is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palavaykandan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Palavaykandan village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Palavaykandan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Palavaykandan village are given below:

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