Palamuthi - Pattukkottai, Thanjavur

Palamuthi is a village situated in the Pattukkottai taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pattukkottai and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. Palamuthi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palamuthi is 638998. The village covers a total geographical area of 348.87 hectares and falls under the 614615 pincode. Pattukkottai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Palamuthi

As per Census 2011, Palamuthi village has a total population of 1,212 people, consisting of 556 males and 656 females. The village has 327 households and a sex ratio of 1,179 females per 1,000 males. There are 110 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 895 literate and 317 illiterate residents. Additionally, 95 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Palamuthi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Palamuthi

Palamuthi 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 Palamuthi

Palamuthi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Atirampattinam, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Palamuthi is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palamuthi

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

Health Facilities in Palamuthi

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

FAQs about Palamuthi