Pallathur - Karaikkudi, Sivaganga

Pallathur is a village situated in the Karaikkudi taluka of Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karaikkudi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Sivaganga. Vadagudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pallathur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pallathur is 640065. The village covers a total geographical area of 1132.6 hectares and falls under the 630107 pincode. Kanadukathan is the nearest town.

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

Population of Pallathur

According to the 2011 Census, Pallathur village had a total population of 422 people, including 219 males and 203 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.17%, with male literacy at 87.24% and female literacy at 66.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126.

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

Nearby Villages of Pallathur

Pallathur 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 Pallathur

Pallathur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chettinad, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sivaganga to Pallathur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pallathur

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

Health Facilities in Pallathur

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

FAQs about Pallathur