Panavayal - Manamelkudi, Pudukkottai

Panavayal is a village situated in the Manamelkudi taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manamelkudi and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Karakkottai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panavayal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panavayal is 639837. The village covers a total geographical area of 706.42 hectares and falls under the 614618 pincode. Aranthangi is the nearest town.

Panavayal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Panavayal

According to the 2011 Census, Panavayal village had a total population of 1,032 people, including 526 males and 506 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.38%, with male literacy at 82.89% and female literacy at 69.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 495.

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

Nearby Villages of Panavayal

Panavayal 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 Panavayal

Panavayal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arantangi, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pudukkottai to Panavayal is about 66 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 Panavayal

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

Health Facilities in Panavayal

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

FAQs about Panavayal