Palayam - Nallampalli, Dharmapuri

Palayam is a village situated in the Nallampalli taluka of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 17 km from Dharmapuri and around 17 km from Dharmapuri. Palayampudur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palayam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palayam is 643614. The village covers a total geographical area of 1621.65 hectares and falls under the 636807 pincode. Dharmapuri is the nearest town.

Palayam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dharmapuri Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Palayam

According to the 2011 Census, Palayam village had a total population of 7,136 people, including 3,663 males and 3,473 females, living in 1,800 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.24%, with male literacy at 80.08% and female literacy at 59.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 406, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Palayam

Palayam 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 Palayam

Palayam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sivadi, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmapuri to Palayam is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palayam

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

Health Facilities in Palayam

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

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