Thiruppayar - Ulundurpettai, Kallakurichi

Thiruppayar is a village situated in the Ulundurpettai taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from Ulundurpettai and around 51 km from Viluppuram. Thiruppaiyar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thiruppayar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thiruppayar is 633723. The village covers a total geographical area of 601.67 hectares and falls under the 606305 pincode. Ulundurpettai is the nearest town.

Thiruppayar 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 Thiruppayar

As per Census 2011, Thiruppayar village has a total population of 2,443 people, consisting of 1,201 males and 1,242 females. The village has 542 households and a sex ratio of 1,034 females per 1,000 males. There are 290 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,368 literate and 1,075 illiterate residents. Additionally, 930 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4431,2011,242
Child Population (0–6 yrs)290141149
Scheduled Castes (SC)930465465
Literate Population1,368810558
Illiterate Population1,075391684

Nearby Villages of Thiruppayar

Thiruppayar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PudukalaniSouth-West1.78 km
A.mazhavarayanurSouth-East1.80 km
EdaikkalEast1.97 km
SiruvathurNorth1.97 km
ParindalNorth-West2.79 km
KottaiyurWest3.46 km
A.sathanurEast3.48 km
PumalaiyanurNorth3.62 km
PuthamangalamNorth3.68 km
T.mavadandalSouth-East3.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thiruppayar

Thiruppayar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kuttakudi, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Thiruppayar is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thiruppayar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Thiruppayar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Thiruppayar

Where is Thiruppayar located?

Thiruppayar village is located in Ulundurpettai Taluka, Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thiruppayar?

The Gram Panchayat of Thiruppayar is Thiruppaiyar.

What is the pincode of Thiruppayar?

The pincode of Thiruppayar is 606305.

What is the population of Thiruppayar?

Thiruppayar has a total population of 2,443, including 1,201 males and 1,242 females.

How many households are there in Thiruppayar?

There are 542 households in Thiruppayar.

What is the literacy rate in Thiruppayar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thiruppayar is 56.00%. Male literacy is 67.44% and female literacy is 44.93%.