Periyanur - Palakkodu, Dharmapuri

Periyanur is a village situated in the Palakkodu taluka of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palakkodu and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dharmapuri. Panjapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Periyanur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Periyanur is 643193. The village covers a total geographical area of 723.55 hectares and falls under the 636806 pincode. Marandahalli is the nearest town.

Periyanur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Palacodu Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dharmapuri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Periyanur

As per Census 2011, Periyanur village has a total population of 1,884 people, consisting of 974 males and 910 females. The village has 449 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 258 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 965 literate and 919 illiterate residents. Additionally, 380 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Periyanur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Periyanur

Periyanur 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 Periyanur

Periyanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marandahalli, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmapuri to Periyanur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Periyanur

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

Health Facilities in Periyanur

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

FAQs about Periyanur