Panaiyur - Madurai South, Madurai

Panaiyur is a village situated in the Madurai South taluka of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madurai South and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Madurai. Panaiyur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panaiyur is 641033. The village covers a total geographical area of 291.63 hectares and falls under the 625009 pincode. Madurai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Panaiyur

According to the 2011 Census, Panaiyur village had a total population of 3,216 people, including 1,629 males and 1,587 females, living in 815 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.55%, with male literacy at 86.30% and female literacy at 68.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 677.

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

Nearby Villages of Panaiyur

Panaiyur 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 Panaiyur

Panaiyur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Madurai East, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Madurai to Panaiyur is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panaiyur

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

Health Facilities in Panaiyur

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

FAQs about Panaiyur