Rayappanur - Chinnasalem, Kallakurichi

Rayappanur is a village situated in the Chinnasalem taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 23 km from Kallakkurichi and around 93 km from Viluppuram. Rayappanur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rayappanur is 633517. The village covers a total geographical area of 1063.09 hectares and falls under the 606201 pincode. Chinnaselam is the nearest town.

Rayappanur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kallakurichi Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Rayappanur

According to the 2011 Census, Rayappanur village had a total population of 4,412 people, including 2,180 males and 2,232 females, living in 1,128 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.60%, with male literacy at 77.81% and female literacy at 57.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 926, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Rayappanur

Rayappanur 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 Rayappanur

Public transport in the Rayappanur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Melnariyapanur, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Rayappanur is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rayappanur

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

Health Facilities in Rayappanur

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

FAQs about Rayappanur