Palangunam - Ulundurpettai, Kallakurichi

Palangunam is a village situated in the Ulundurpettai taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from Ulundurpettai and around 65 km from Viluppuram. Pinnalvadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palangunam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palangunam is 633674. The village covers a total geographical area of 205.33 hectares and falls under the 607202 pincode. Ulundurpettai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Palangunam

As per Census 2011, Palangunam village has a total population of 671 people, consisting of 345 males and 326 females. The village has 115 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 272 literate and 399 illiterate residents. Additionally, 671 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Palangunam

Palangunam 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 Palangunam

Palangunam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kuttakudi, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Palangunam is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palangunam

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

Health Facilities in Palangunam

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

FAQs about Palangunam