Puliankadai - Yercaud, Salem

Puliankadai is a village situated in the Yercaud taluka of Salem district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yercaud and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Salem. Vazhavanthi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puliankadai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puliankadai is 634109. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.23 hectares and falls under the 636601 pincode. Salem is the nearest town.

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

Population of Puliankadai

According to the 2011 Census, Puliankadai village had a total population of 514 people, including 250 males and 264 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.57%, with male literacy at 56.76% and female literacy at 42.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 509.

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

Nearby Villages of Puliankadai

Puliankadai 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 Puliankadai

Puliankadai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Danishpet, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Salem to Puliankadai is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puliankadai

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

Health Facilities in Puliankadai

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

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