Mazhayur - Kalavai, Ranipet

Mazhayur is a village situated in the Kalavai taluka of Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu. Mazhaiyur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mazhayur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mazhayur is 630751. The village covers a total geographical area of 589.59 hectares and falls under the 632506 pincode. Kalavai is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Mazhayur

As per Census 2011, Mazhayur village has a total population of 2,489 people, consisting of 1,201 males and 1,288 females. The village has 663 households and a sex ratio of 1,072 females per 1,000 males. There are 227 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,773 literate and 716 illiterate residents. Additionally, 916 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4891,2011,288
Child Population (0–6 yrs)227105122
Scheduled Castes (SC)916430486
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1055
Literate Population1,773984789
Illiterate Population716217499

Nearby Villages of Mazhayur

Mazhayur 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)
SeyyathuvannanNorth-West1.28 km
VellambiEast2.11 km
PindithangalNorth-East2.19 km
ValaiyathurWest2.92 km
KaniyanurNorth3.26 km
PinnanthangalSouth-East3.74 km
PalaiyamWest3.93 km
Nethapakkam(mel)North-East4.05 km
SenganavaramSouth4.10 km
PerumanthangalSouth-West4.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mazhayur

Mazhayur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sedarampattu, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 7
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalavai to Mazhayur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mazhayur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mazhayur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Mazhayur

Where is Mazhayur located?

Mazhayur village is located in Kalavai Taluka, Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mazhayur?

The Gram Panchayat of Mazhayur is Mazhaiyur.

What is the pincode of Mazhayur?

The pincode of Mazhayur is 632506.

What is the population of Mazhayur?

Mazhayur has a total population of 2,489, including 1,201 males and 1,288 females.

How many households are there in Mazhayur?

There are 663 households in Mazhayur.

What is the literacy rate in Mazhayur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mazhayur is 71.23%. Male literacy is 81.93% and female literacy is 61.26%.