Aiyampalayam - Athoor, Dindigul

Aiyampalayam is a village situated in the Athoor taluka of Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from Attur and around 32 km from Dindigul. Ayyankottai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aiyampalayam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aiyampalayam is 635433. The village covers a total geographical area of 4288.13 hectares and falls under the 624204 pincode. Ayyampalayam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Aiyampalayam

According to the 2011 Census, Aiyampalayam village had a total population of 8,623 people, including 4,297 males and 4,326 females, living in 2,322 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.13%, with male literacy at 86.80% and female literacy at 73.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,504.

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

Nearby Villages of Aiyampalayam

Aiyampalayam 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 Aiyampalayam

Aiyampalayam is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kaveri, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dindigul to Aiyampalayam is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aiyampalayam

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

Health Facilities in Aiyampalayam

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

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