Rayapalayam - Erode

Rayapalayam is a village situated in the Erode taluka of Erode district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 14 km from Erode, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Koorapalayam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rayapalayam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rayapalayam is 635030. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.47 hectares and falls under the 638102 pincode. Nasiyanur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Rayapalayam

As per Census 2011, Rayapalayam village has a total population of 638 people, consisting of 314 males and 324 females. The village has 198 households and a sex ratio of 1,031 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 374 literate and 264 illiterate residents. Additionally, 283 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rayapalayam

Rayapalayam 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 Rayapalayam

Rayapalayam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Totiyapalayam, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Erode to Rayapalayam is about 14 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 Rayapalayam

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

Health Facilities in Rayapalayam

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

FAQs about Rayapalayam