Visalur - Tharangambadi, Mayiladuthurai

Visalur is a village situated in the Tharangambadi taluka of Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 8 km from Tharangambadi and around 32 km from Nagapattinam. Visalur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Visalur is 637605. The village covers a total geographical area of 312.59 hectares and falls under the 609310 pincode. Tharangambaadi is the nearest town.

Visalur 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 Visalur

As per Census 2011, Visalur village has a total population of 1,488 people, consisting of 696 males and 792 females. The village has 402 households and a sex ratio of 1,137 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,137 literate and 351 illiterate residents. Additionally, 698 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,488696792
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1456778
Scheduled Castes (SC)698343355
Literate Population1,137562575
Illiterate Population351134217

Nearby Villages of Visalur

Visalur 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)
UthirangudiSouth-West1.10 km
ThiruvidakazhiNorth-East1.88 km
IluppurSouth-West2.34 km
NaduvasalNorth-West2.36 km
EravancheriWest2.64 km
EduthukkattiSouth-East2.81 km
ThirukkalacheriSouth-East3.19 km
GudalurNorth3.35 km
ThillaiyadiEast3.61 km
ThiruvillaiyattamWest4.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Visalur

Visalur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karaikal, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nagapattinam to Visalur is about 32 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 Visalur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Visalur

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

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

FAQs about Visalur

Where is Visalur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Visalur?

Visalur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Visalur?

The pincode of Visalur is 609310.

What is the population of Visalur?

Visalur has a total population of 1,488, including 696 males and 792 females.

How many households are there in Visalur?

There are 402 households in Visalur.

What is the literacy rate in Visalur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Visalur is 76.41%. Male literacy is 80.75% and female literacy is 72.60%.