Periyasattappadi - Mettur, Salem

Periyasattappadi is a village situated in the Mettur taluka of Salem district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mettur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Salem. Sathapadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Periyasattappadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Periyasattappadi is 633781. The village covers a total geographical area of 414.67 hectares and falls under the 636453 pincode. Mecheri is the nearest town.

Periyasattappadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mettur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dharmapuri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Periyasattappadi

According to the 2011 Census, Periyasattappadi village had a total population of 2,009 people, including 1,039 males and 970 females, living in 436 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.60%, with male literacy at 69.26% and female literacy at 49.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 616.

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

Nearby Villages of Periyasattappadi

Periyasattappadi 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 Periyasattappadi

Periyasattappadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tolasampatti, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Salem to Periyasattappadi is about 30 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 Periyasattappadi

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

Health Facilities in Periyasattappadi

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

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