Periyapalayam - Uthukkottai, Thiruvallur

Periyapalayam is a village situated in the Uthukkottai taluka of Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. Periyapalayam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Periyapalayam is 628810. The village covers a total geographical area of 318.16 hectares and falls under the 601102 pincode. Arani is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Periyapalayam

According to the 2011 Census, Periyapalayam village had a total population of 7,311 people, including 3,621 males and 3,690 females, living in 1,895 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.08%, with male literacy at 88.61% and female literacy at 75.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,032, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Periyapalayam

Periyapalayam 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 Periyapalayam

Periyapalayam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kavaraippettai, while the nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arani to Periyapalayam is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Periyapalayam

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

Health Facilities in Periyapalayam

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

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