Periyapatti - Madurai North, Madurai

Periyapatti is a village situated in the Madurai North taluka of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madurai North and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Madurai. Periyapatti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Periyapatti is 640588. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.17 hectares and falls under the 625014 pincode. Anaiyur is the nearest town.

Periyapatti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madurai East Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Madurai Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Periyapatti

According to the 2011 Census, Periyapatti village had a total population of 837 people, including 427 males and 410 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.12%, with male literacy at 91.44% and female literacy at 76.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60.

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

Nearby Villages of Periyapatti

Periyapatti 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 Periyapatti

Periyapatti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudalnagar, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Madurai to Periyapatti is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Periyapatti

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

Health Facilities in Periyapatti

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

FAQs about Periyapatti