A.Valayapatti - Melur, Madurai

A.Valayapatti is a village situated in the Melur taluka of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Melur and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Madurai. A. Valayapatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for A.Valayapatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of A.Valayapatti is 640519. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.21 hectares and falls under the 625301 pincode. A.vallalapatti is the nearest town.

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

Population of A.Valayapatti

According to the 2011 Census, A.Valayapatti village had a total population of 2,366 people, including 1,200 males and 1,166 females, living in 559 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.38%, with male literacy at 80.73% and female literacy at 57.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 242, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,3661,2001,166
Child Population (0–6 yrs)318162156
Scheduled Castes (SC)242112130
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1727597
Literate Population1,421838583
Illiterate Population945362583

Nearby Villages of A.Valayapatti

A.Valayapatti 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)
AyuthapattiNorth-East1.15 km
NaickanpattiSouth-West1.27 km
Kallandhiri Bit 1South-West2.66 km
Mangulam Bit 1South-East3.21 km
Alagarmalai R.fNorth-West3.45 km
KidaripattiEast3.63 km
PoyyakaraipattiSouth-West3.82 km
KadavurWest4.05 km
SavalakkarayanSouth-West4.42 km
PovakkudiSouth-West4.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of A.Valayapatti

A.Valayapatti 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 71.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Madurai to A.Valayapatti is about 22 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 A.Valayapatti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in A.Valayapatti

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about A.Valayapatti

Where is A.Valayapatti located?

A.Valayapatti village is located in Melur Taluka, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of A.Valayapatti?

The Gram Panchayat of A.Valayapatti is A. Valayapatti.

What is the pincode of A.Valayapatti?

The pincode of A.Valayapatti is 625301.

What is the population of A.Valayapatti?

A.Valayapatti had a total population of 2,366, including 1,200 males and 1,166 females.

How many households are there in A.Valayapatti?

A.Valayapatti had 559 households.

What is the literacy rate in A.Valayapatti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of A.Valayapatti was 69.38%. Male literacy was 80.73% and female literacy was 57.72%.