Aragalur - Thalaivasal, Salem

Aragalur is a village situated in the Thalaivasal taluka of Salem district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20.8 km from Attur and around 73 km from Salem. Aragalur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aragalur is 634299. The village covers a total geographical area of 377 hectares and falls under the 636101 pincode. Attur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Aragalur

According to the 2011 Census, Aragalur village had a total population of 3,549 people, including 1,750 males and 1,799 females, living in 966 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.67%, with male literacy at 88.44% and female literacy at 71.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 624, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Aragalur

Aragalur 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 Aragalur

Aragalur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talaivasal, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Salem to Aragalur is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aragalur

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

Health Facilities in Aragalur

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

FAQs about Aragalur