Pettivayal - Manamelkudi, Pudukkottai

Pettivayal is a village situated in the Manamelkudi taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manamelkudi and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Karakkottai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pettivayal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pettivayal is 639820. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.42 hectares and falls under the 614616 pincode. Aranthangi is the nearest town.

Pettivayal 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 Pettivayal

According to the 2011 Census, Pettivayal village had a total population of 306 people, including 148 males and 158 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.02%, with male literacy at 91.67% and female literacy at 80.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Pettivayal

Pettivayal 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 Pettivayal

Pettivayal 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 68.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pudukkottai to Pettivayal is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pettivayal

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

Health Facilities in Pettivayal

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

FAQs about Pettivayal