Parikkal - Ulundurpettai, Kallakurichi

Parikkal is a village situated in the Ulundurpettai taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from Ulundurpettai and around 30 km from Viluppuram. Parikkal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parikkal is 633636. The village covers a total geographical area of 497.83 hectares and falls under the 607204 pincode. Ulundurpettai is the nearest town.

Parikkal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Parikkal

According to the 2011 Census, Parikkal village had a total population of 1,823 people, including 924 males and 899 females, living in 443 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.91%, with male literacy at 83.66% and female literacy at 66.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 252.

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

Nearby Villages of Parikkal

Parikkal 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 Parikkal

Parikkal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parikkal, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Parikkal is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parikkal

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

Health Facilities in Parikkal

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

FAQs about Parikkal