Palengur - Tirukkoyilur, Kallakurichi

Palengur is a village situated in the Tirukkoyilur taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 8 km from Tirukkoyilur and around 45 km from Viluppuram. Pazhangur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palengur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palengur is 633194. The village covers a total geographical area of 984.64 hectares and falls under the 605751 pincode. Tirukkoyilur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Palengur

As per Census 2011, Palengur village has a total population of 2,769 people, consisting of 1,373 males and 1,396 females. The village has 550 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 406 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,348 literate and 1,421 illiterate residents. Additionally, 980 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 70 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Palengur

Palengur 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 Palengur

Palengur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tirukoilur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Palengur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palengur

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

Health Facilities in Palengur

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

FAQs about Palengur