Paiyur - Iluppur, Pudukkottai

Paiyur is a village situated in the Iluppur taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iluppur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Pakkudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paiyur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paiyur is 639240. The village covers a total geographical area of 573.77 hectares and falls under the 622104 pincode. Illuppur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Paiyur

As per Census 2011, Paiyur village has a total population of 838 people, consisting of 417 males and 421 females. The village has 193 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 432 literate and 406 illiterate residents. Additionally, 204 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population838417421
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1084959
Scheduled Castes (SC)20499105
Literate Population432246186
Illiterate Population406171235

Nearby Villages of Paiyur

Paiyur 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)
IrundirapattiSouth-West2.23 km
NanguppattiEast2.46 km
PakkudiNorth-West3.10 km
MarudampattiNorth-East3.64 km
KongudippattiNorth-West4.08 km
RapoosalSouth-East4.23 km
TannangudiWest4.31 km
VettukkaduSouth4.62 km
PadipattiEast4.80 km
PunginipattiSouth-West5.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Paiyur

Paiyur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thondaimanallur, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.0 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 Pudukkottai to Paiyur is about 40 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 Paiyur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Paiyur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Paiyur

Where is Paiyur located?

Paiyur village is located in Iluppur Taluka, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Paiyur?

The Gram Panchayat of Paiyur is Pakkudi.

What is the pincode of Paiyur?

The pincode of Paiyur is 622104.

What is the population of Paiyur?

Paiyur has a total population of 838, including 417 males and 421 females.

How many households are there in Paiyur?

There are 193 households in Paiyur.

What is the literacy rate in Paiyur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paiyur is 51.55%. Male literacy is 58.99% and female literacy is 44.18%.