Porpadakurichi - Kallakkurichi, Kallakurichi

Porpadakurichi is a village situated in the Kallakkurichi taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 6 km from Kallakkurichi and around 75 km from Viluppuram. Porpadakurichi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Porpadakurichi is 633478. The village covers a total geographical area of 807.3 hectares and falls under the 606213 pincode. Kallakurichi is the nearest town.

Porpadakurichi 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 Porpadakurichi

According to the 2011 Census, Porpadakurichi village had a total population of 2,994 people, including 1,518 males and 1,476 females, living in 756 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.53%, with male literacy at 72.23% and female literacy at 50.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,381.

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

Nearby Villages of Porpadakurichi

Porpadakurichi 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 Porpadakurichi

Porpadakurichi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Siruvattur, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Porpadakurichi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Porpadakurichi

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

Health Facilities in Porpadakurichi

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

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