Poosalapuram - Peraiyur, Madurai

Poosalapuram is a village situated in the Peraiyur taluka of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Peraiyur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Madurai. Poosalapuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poosalapuram is 640871. The village covers a total geographical area of 706.29 hectares and falls under the 625527 pincode. Peraiyur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Poosalapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Poosalapuram village had a total population of 1,250 people, including 616 males and 634 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.66%, with male literacy at 77.29% and female literacy at 50.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133.

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

Nearby Villages of Poosalapuram

Poosalapuram 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 Poosalapuram

Poosalapuram is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tirumangalam, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Madurai to Poosalapuram 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 Poosalapuram

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

Health Facilities in Poosalapuram

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

FAQs about Poosalapuram