Perambur - Tharangambadi, Mayiladuthurai

Perambur is a village situated in the Tharangambadi taluka of Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 18 km from Tharangambadi and around 55 km from Nagapattinam. Perambur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Perambur is 637615. The village covers a total geographical area of 430.7 hectares and falls under the 609402 pincode. Mayiladuthurai is the nearest town.

Perambur 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 Perambur

According to the 2011 Census, Perambur village had a total population of 3,427 people, including 1,696 males and 1,731 females, living in 891 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.13%, with male literacy at 91.67% and female literacy at 82.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,340.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,4271,6961,731
Child Population (0–6 yrs)374207167
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,340663677
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,6601,3651,295
Illiterate Population767331436

Nearby Villages of Perambur

Perambur 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)
AgaravallamNorth-West1.63 km
EdakkudiWest1.67 km
SethurSouth-East1.93 km
ArasurEast2.41 km
KuthanurSouth-West2.43 km
KodavilagamNorth-East2.58 km
KilianurNorth-West2.67 km
KadakkamNorth2.82 km
AgaradhanurNorth2.91 km
AnnadanapuramSouth-East3.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Perambur

Perambur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Manganallur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nagapattinam to Perambur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Perambur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Perambur

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

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

FAQs about Perambur

Where is Perambur located?

Perambur village is located in Tharangambadi Taluka, Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Perambur?

Perambur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Perambur?

The pincode of Perambur is 609402.

What is the population of Perambur?

Perambur had a total population of 3,427, including 1,696 males and 1,731 females.

How many households are there in Perambur?

Perambur had 891 households.

What is the literacy rate in Perambur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Perambur was 87.13%. Male literacy was 91.67% and female literacy was 82.80%.