Palayagudalure - Kuthalam, Mayiladuthurai

Palayagudalure is a village situated in the Kuthalam taluka of Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 6 km from Kuthalam and around 75 km from Nagapattinam. Palayakoodalur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palayagudalure village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palayagudalure is 637519. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.72 hectares and falls under the 609801 pincode. Kuthalam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Palayagudalure

According to the 2011 Census, Palayagudalure village had a total population of 1,461 people, including 757 males and 704 females, living in 373 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.69%, with male literacy at 89.71% and female literacy at 75.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 672.

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

Nearby Villages of Palayagudalure

Palayagudalure 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 Palayagudalure

Palayagudalure is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kutralam, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nagapattinam to Palayagudalure is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palayagudalure

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

Health Facilities in Palayagudalure

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

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