Periyerippatti - Omalur, Salem

Periyerippatti is a village situated in the Omalur taluka of Salem district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Omalur and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Salem. Periyeripatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Periyerippatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Periyerippatti is 633847. The village covers a total geographical area of 441.65 hectares and falls under the 636503 pincode. Taramangalam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Periyerippatti

According to the 2011 Census, Periyerippatti village had a total population of 3,197 people, including 1,762 males and 1,435 females, living in 835 households. The sex ratio was 814 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.43%, with male literacy at 72.61% and female literacy at 50.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Periyerippatti

Periyerippatti 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 Periyerippatti

Periyerippatti 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 7.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Salem to Periyerippatti is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Periyerippatti

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

Health Facilities in Periyerippatti

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

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