Paraiyattur - Avudayarkoil, Pudukkottai

Paraiyattur is a village situated in the Avudayarkoil taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Avudayarkoil and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Puthambur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paraiyattur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paraiyattur is 639960. The village covers a total geographical area of 1110.03 hectares and falls under the 614629 pincode. Aranthangi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Paraiyattur

As per Census 2011, Paraiyattur village has a total population of 1,363 people, consisting of 705 males and 658 females. The village has 354 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 955 literate and 408 illiterate residents. Additionally, 217 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paraiyattur

Paraiyattur 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 Paraiyattur

Paraiyattur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arantangi, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pudukkottai to Paraiyattur is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paraiyattur

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

Health Facilities in Paraiyattur

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

FAQs about Paraiyattur