Unjapalayam - Perundurai, Erode

Unjapalayam is a village situated in the Perundurai taluka of Erode district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Perundurai and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Erode. Kallakulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Unjapalayam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Unjapalayam is 634976. The village covers a total geographical area of 187.78 hectares and falls under the 638057 pincode. Nallampatti is the nearest town.

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

Population of Unjapalayam

According to the 2011 Census, Unjapalayam village had a total population of 723 people, including 361 males and 362 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.64%, with male literacy at 63.77% and female literacy at 47.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 302.

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

Nearby Villages of Unjapalayam

Unjapalayam 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 Unjapalayam

Unjapalayam is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ingur, while the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Erode to Unjapalayam is about 26 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 Unjapalayam

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

Health Facilities in Unjapalayam

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

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