Palayamkottai Village Overview
Palayamkottai is a village in Attur tehsil of Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 4 km from Attur tehsil headquarters and around 20 km from Dindigul district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Palayankottai is the Gram Panchayat for Palayamkottai village.
The sections below provide essential information about Palayamkottai 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 Palayamkottai is 635430. The village covers a geographical area of 957.03 hectares and has a pincode of 624708. Sithayankottai is the nearest town.
Location Map of Palayamkottai
Population & Demographics of Palayamkottai
This section provides population and demographic details of Palayamkottai village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,750 | 1,924 | 1,826 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 359 | 199 | 160 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 3,060 | 1,564 | 1,496 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 2,385 | 1,402 | 983 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,365 | 522 | 843 |
Key population details of Palayamkottai village are given below:
- Palayamkottai village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 3,750, including approximately 1,924 males and 1,826 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.
- 3,060 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Palayamkottai village is good, with a literacy rate of about 63.60%.
- There are around 1,092 households in Palayamkottai village.
Transport & Connectivity of Palayamkottai
Transport facilities help residents of Palayamkottai 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 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Palayamkottai
The following villages are located close to Palayamkottai 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 Palayamkottai
- Where is Palayamkottai located?
- Palayamkottai village is located in Attur Taluka, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Palayamkottai?
- The Gram Panchayat of Palayamkottai is Palayankottai (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Palayamkottai?
- The pincode of Palayamkottai is 624708.
- What is the population of Palayamkottai?
- Palayamkottai has a total population of 3,750, including 1,924 males and 1,826 females.
- How many households are there in Palayamkottai?
- There are 1,092 households in Palayamkottai.
- What is the literacy rate in Palayamkottai?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palayamkottai is 63.60%. Male literacy is 72.87% and female literacy is 53.83%.