Maiyanur - Vanapuram, Kallakurichi

Maiyanur is a village situated in the Vanapuram taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from Sankarapuram and around 100 km from Viluppuram. Maiyanur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maiyanur is 633325. The village covers a total geographical area of 402.58 hectares and falls under the 605801 pincode. Sankarapuram is the nearest town.

Maiyanur 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 Maiyanur

As per Census 2011, Maiyanur village has a total population of 3,242 people, consisting of 1,603 males and 1,639 females. The village has 730 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 379 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,195 literate and 1,047 illiterate residents. Additionally, 679 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2421,6031,639
Child Population (0–6 yrs)379186193
Scheduled Castes (SC)679331348
Literate Population2,1951,1761,019
Illiterate Population1,047427620

Nearby Villages of Maiyanur

Maiyanur 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)
YalNorth-East1.92 km
ArasarambattuWest2.23 km
Melapalangur R.f.South2.32 km
PeriyapagandaiNorth2.81 km
PorppalampattuNorth-East3.44 km
MelapalangurSouth-East3.54 km
ViriyurWest3.65 km
VelaiyambattuSouth-West3.95 km
EndalNorth-East4.31 km
AviriyurEast4.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maiyanur

Public transport in the Maiyanur 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 67.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Maiyanur is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maiyanur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Maiyanur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Maiyanur 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 Maiyanur

Where is Maiyanur located?

Maiyanur village is located in Vanapuram Taluka, Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Maiyanur?

Maiyanur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Maiyanur?

The pincode of Maiyanur is 605801.

What is the population of Maiyanur?

Maiyanur has a total population of 3,242, including 1,603 males and 1,639 females.

How many households are there in Maiyanur?

There are 730 households in Maiyanur.

What is the literacy rate in Maiyanur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maiyanur is 67.71%. Male literacy is 73.36% and female literacy is 62.17%.