Valayapatti - Vadipatti, Madurai

Valayapatti is a village situated in the Vadipatti taluka of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vadipatti and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Madurai. Valayapatti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Valayapatti is 640719. The village covers a total geographical area of 792.58 hectares and falls under the 625503 pincode. Palamedu is the nearest town.

Valayapatti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Valayapatti

As per Census 2011, Valayapatti village has a total population of 2,569 people, consisting of 1,283 males and 1,286 females. The village has 648 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 283 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,733 literate and 836 illiterate residents. Additionally, 299 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5691,2831,286
Child Population (0–6 yrs)283147136
Scheduled Castes (SC)299147152
Literate Population1,733968765
Illiterate Population836315521

Nearby Villages of Valayapatti

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)
ChatravellalapattiSouth2.08 km
Perumalair.f.East2.89 km
RajakkalpattiSouth3.96 km
MettupattiSouth-East4.02 km
KrishnapuramSouth4.06 km
Sembathi R.fSouth-West4.48 km
SenthamangalamSouth-East4.53 km
SempattiSouth-West4.87 km
RamayagoundenpattiWest5.00 km
ManickampattiSouth5.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Valayapatti

Valayapatti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vadippatti, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Madurai to Valayapatti is about 30 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 Valayapatti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in 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 Valayapatti village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Valayapatti

Where is Valayapatti located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Valayapatti?

Valayapatti is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Valayapatti?

The pincode of Valayapatti is 625503.

What is the population of Valayapatti?

Valayapatti has a total population of 2,569, including 1,283 males and 1,286 females.

How many households are there in Valayapatti?

There are 648 households in Valayapatti.

What is the literacy rate in Valayapatti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Valayapatti is 67.46%. Male literacy is 75.45% and female literacy is 59.49%.