Palayapalayam - Sirkali, Mayiladuthurai

Palayapalayam is a village situated in the Sirkali taluka of Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 14 km from Sirkali and around 76 km from Nagapattinam. Palayapalyam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palayapalayam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palayapalayam is 637366. The village covers a total geographical area of 1011.86 hectares and falls under the 609101 pincode. Sirkali is the nearest town.

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

Population of Palayapalayam

According to the 2011 Census, Palayapalayam village had a total population of 4,305 people, including 2,121 males and 2,184 females, living in 1,144 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.38%, with male literacy at 79.71% and female literacy at 67.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,981.

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

Nearby Villages of Palayapalayam

Palayapalayam 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 Palayapalayam

Palayapalayam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kollidam, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nagapattinam to Palayapalayam is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palayapalayam

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

Health Facilities in Palayapalayam

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

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