Rajapalayam - Tiruchengode, Namakkal

Rajapalayam is a village situated in the Tiruchengode taluka of Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiruchengode and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Namakkal. O. Rajapalayam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajapalayam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajapalayam is 634375. The village covers a total geographical area of 1097.04 hectares and falls under the 637209 pincode. Tiruchengode is the nearest town.

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

Population of Rajapalayam

According to the 2011 Census, Rajapalayam village had a total population of 5,787 people, including 2,959 males and 2,828 females, living in 1,678 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.88%, with male literacy at 79.86% and female literacy at 61.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajapalayam

Rajapalayam 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 Rajapalayam

Rajapalayam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sankaridurg, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Namakkal to Rajapalayam is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajapalayam

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

Health Facilities in Rajapalayam

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

FAQs about Rajapalayam