Velur - Ulundurpettai, Kallakurichi

Velur is a village situated in the Ulundurpettai taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from Ulundurpettai and around 40 km from Viluppuram. Velur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Velur is 633612. The village covers a total geographical area of 1146.5 hectares and falls under the 606102 pincode. Ulundurpettai is the nearest town.

Velur 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 Velur

According to the 2011 Census, Velur village had a total population of 4,643 people, including 2,396 males and 2,247 females, living in 1,002 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.70%, with male literacy at 69.11% and female literacy at 43.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 985, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Velur

Velur 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 Velur

Velur 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 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Velur is about 40 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 Velur

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

Health Facilities in Velur

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

FAQs about Velur