Periyanesalur Village Overview
Periyanesalur is a village in Virudhachalam tehsil of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 30 km from Virudhachalam tehsil headquarters and around 90 km from Cuddalore district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Periyanesalur village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Periyanesalur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Periyanesalur is 637107. The village covers a geographical area of 1608.08 hectares and has a pincode of 606304. Virudhachalam is the nearest town.
Location Map of Periyanesalur
Population & Demographics of Periyanesalur
This section provides population and demographic details of Periyanesalur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,272 | 2,191 | 2,081 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 462 | 253 | 209 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,946 | 980 | 966 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 2,688 | 1,597 | 1,091 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,584 | 594 | 990 |
Key population details of Periyanesalur village are given below:
- Periyanesalur village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 4,272, including approximately 2,191 males and 2,081 females, with a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,946 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 4 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Periyanesalur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 62.92%.
- There are around 1,059 households in Periyanesalur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Periyanesalur
Transport facilities help residents of Periyanesalur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Periyanesalur
The following villages are located close to Periyanesalur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Periyanesalur
- Where is Periyanesalur located?
- Periyanesalur village is located in Virudhachalam Taluka, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Periyanesalur?
- Periyanesalur is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Periyanesalur?
- The pincode of Periyanesalur is 606304.
- What is the population of Periyanesalur?
- Periyanesalur has a total population of 4,272, including 2,191 males and 2,081 females.
- How many households are there in Periyanesalur?
- There are 1,059 households in Periyanesalur.
- What is the literacy rate in Periyanesalur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Periyanesalur is 62.92%. Male literacy is 72.89% and female literacy is 52.43%.