Palakurichy - Koothanallur, Thiruvarur

Palakurichy is a village situated in the Koothanallur taluka of Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 40 km from Needamangalam and around 15 km from Thiruvarur. Palakkurichi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palakurichy village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palakurichy is 638193. The village covers a total geographical area of 372.36 hectares and falls under the 610206 pincode. Thiruvarur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Palakurichy

According to the 2011 Census, Palakurichy village had a total population of 1,526 people, including 772 males and 754 females, living in 391 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.95%, with male literacy at 82.81% and female literacy at 64.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,034.

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

Nearby Villages of Palakurichy

Palakurichy 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 Palakurichy

Palakurichy is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thiruvarur Jn, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thiruvarur to Palakurichy is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palakurichy

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

Health Facilities in Palakurichy

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

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