Devapandalam - Sankarapuram, Kallakurichi

Devapandalam is a village situated in the Sankarapuram taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 3 km from Sankarapuram and around 70 km from Viluppuram. Devapandalam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devapandalam is 633313. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.2 hectares and falls under the 606402 pincode. Sankarapuram is the nearest town.

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

Population of Devapandalam

According to the 2011 Census, Devapandalam village had a total population of 5,775 people, including 2,847 males and 2,928 females, living in 1,332 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.72%, with male literacy at 82.03% and female literacy at 63.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,826, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Devapandalam

Devapandalam 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 Devapandalam

Devapandalam 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 71.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Devapandalam is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devapandalam

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

Health Facilities in Devapandalam

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

FAQs about Devapandalam