Puliyurnatham - Oddanchatram, Dindigul

Puliyurnatham is a village situated in the Oddanchatram taluka of Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Oddanchatram and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Dindigul. Puliyurnatham village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puliyurnatham is 635220. The village covers a total geographical area of 2314.52 hectares and falls under the 624704 pincode. Oddanchatram is the nearest town.

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

Population of Puliyurnatham

According to the 2011 Census, Puliyurnatham village had a total population of 5,446 people, including 2,684 males and 2,762 females, living in 1,595 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.35%, with male literacy at 83.48% and female literacy at 57.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,045.

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

Nearby Villages of Puliyurnatham

Puliyurnatham 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 Puliyurnatham

Public transport in the Puliyurnatham is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Oddam Hatram, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dindigul to Puliyurnatham is about 30 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 Puliyurnatham

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

Health Facilities in Puliyurnatham

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

FAQs about Puliyurnatham