Puliyur Village Overview
Puliyur is a village in Virudhachalam tehsil of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 20 km from Virudhachalam tehsil headquarters and around 80 km from Cuddalore district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Puliyur village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Puliyur 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 Puliyur is 637084. The village covers a geographical area of 796.89 hectares and has a pincode of 606107. Ulundurpettai is the nearest town.
Location Map of Puliyur
Population & Demographics of Puliyur
This section provides population and demographic details of Puliyur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,724 | 1,891 | 1,833 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 423 | 218 | 205 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 956 | 483 | 473 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Literate Population | 2,539 | 1,461 | 1,078 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,185 | 430 | 755 |
Key population details of Puliyur village are given below:
- Puliyur village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 3,724, including approximately 1,891 males and 1,833 females, with a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 956 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 13 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Puliyur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 68.18%.
- There are around 847 households in Puliyur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Puliyur
Transport facilities help residents of Puliyur 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 village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Puliyur
The following villages are located close to Puliyur 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 Puliyur
- Where is Puliyur located?
- Puliyur village is located in Virudhachalam Taluka, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Puliyur?
- Puliyur is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Puliyur?
- The pincode of Puliyur is 606107.
- What is the population of Puliyur?
- Puliyur has a total population of 3,724, including 1,891 males and 1,833 females.
- How many households are there in Puliyur?
- There are 847 households in Puliyur.
- What is the literacy rate in Puliyur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Puliyur is 68.18%. Male literacy is 77.26% and female literacy is 58.81%.