Palappadi

Palappadi is a village located in Vazhapadi taluka of Salem district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Vazhapadi (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Salem. As per 2009 stats, Aladipatti is the gram panchayat of Palappadi village.

Palappadi has its own place in the vibrant Salem region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Palappadi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palappadi is 634172. The village spans a total geographical area of 544.53 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 636122. Belur is nearest town to Palappadi village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Palappadi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Yercaud Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kallakurichi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Palappadi

Below is a concise population overview of Palappadi as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 869 440 429
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 129 70 59
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 851 430 421
Literate Population 329 184 145
Illiterate Population 540 256 284

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Palappadi village:

  • The total population of Palappadi village is around 869, including approximately 440 males and 429 females, with a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 129 children aged 0–6 years in Palappadi village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Palappadi village has 851 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Palappadi village is about 37.86%, with male literacy at 41.82% and female literacy at 33.80%.
  • There are around 219 households in Palappadi village.

Connectivity of Palappadi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Palappadi. As per the 2011 stats, Palappadi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Palappadi

Knowing the nearby villages of Palappadi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Palappadi.

Aladipatti Sirumalai Aranuthumalai Velampatti Pallikkadu Puludikkuttai Kolathukombai Anuppur Kuttathipatti Palapatti Eripudur

Frequently Asked Questions about Palappadi

Where is Palappadi located?
Palappadi village is situated in Vazhapadi Taluka, within the Salem district of Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Palappadi?
The Gram Panchayat of Palappadi is Aladipatti (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Palappadi?
The pincode of Palappadi is 636122, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Palappadi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Palappadi is 869, with 440 males and 429 females.
How many households are there in Palappadi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Palappadi village has a total of 219 households.
What is the literacy rate in Palappadi as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palappadi is 37.86%. The male literacy rate is 41.82%, while the female literacy rate is 33.80%.