Palanjur - Pattukkottai, Thanjavur

Palanjur is a village situated in the Pattukkottai taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pattukkottai and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. Palanjur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palanjur is 639100. The village covers a total geographical area of 1476.15 hectares and falls under the 614701 pincode. Pattukkottai is the nearest town.

Palanjur 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 Palanjur

As per Census 2011, Palanjur village has a total population of 2,070 people, consisting of 926 males and 1,144 females. The village has 576 households and a sex ratio of 1,235 females per 1,000 males. There are 215 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,477 literate and 593 illiterate residents. Additionally, 191 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0709261,144
Child Population (0–6 yrs)215102113
Scheduled Castes (SC)19186105
Literate Population1,477722755
Illiterate Population593204389

Nearby Villages of Palanjur

Palanjur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ThirumpoondiNorth-East1.56 km
ChithamurNorth2.96 km
SettupattuSouth-East3.12 km
ArasurNorth3.28 km
PurisaiEast3.68 km
AyalavadiSouth-West3.69 km
EchurEast3.83 km
KovilurWest3.86 km
MulagiripattuNorth-West4.43 km
KaranaiSouth4.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Palanjur

Palanjur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tozhuppedu, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Palanjur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palanjur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Palanjur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Palanjur

Where is Palanjur located?

Palanjur village is located in Pattukkottai Taluka, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palanjur?

Palanjur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Palanjur?

The pincode of Palanjur is 614701.

What is the population of Palanjur?

Palanjur has a total population of 2,070, including 926 males and 1,144 females.

How many households are there in Palanjur?

There are 576 households in Palanjur.

What is the literacy rate in Palanjur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palanjur is 71.35%. Male literacy is 77.97% and female literacy is 66.00%.