Puliyanthurai - Sirkali, Mayiladuthurai

Puliyanthurai is a village situated in the Sirkali taluka of Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from Sirkali and around 80 km from Nagapattinam. Puliyanthurai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puliyanthurai is 637359. The village covers a total geographical area of 647.76 hectares and falls under the 609101 pincode. Annamalai Nagar is the nearest town.

Puliyanthurai 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 Puliyanthurai

According to the 2011 Census, Puliyanthurai village had a total population of 1,913 people, including 959 males and 954 females, living in 488 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.11%, with male literacy at 85.61% and female literacy at 68.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,513.

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

Nearby Villages of Puliyanthurai

Puliyanthurai 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 Puliyanthurai

Puliyanthurai 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 Kollidam, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nagapattinam to Puliyanthurai is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puliyanthurai

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

Health Facilities in Puliyanthurai

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

FAQs about Puliyanthurai