Perur - Srivaikuntam, Thoothukkudi

Perur is a village situated in the Srivaikuntam taluka of Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Srivaikuntam and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Thoothukkudi. Peroor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Perur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Perur is 642523. The village covers a total geographical area of 314.88 hectares and falls under the 628620 pincode. Srivaikundam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Perur

According to the 2011 Census, Perur village had a total population of 1,419 people, including 713 males and 706 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.08%, with male literacy at 96.01% and female literacy at 90.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 170.

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

Nearby Villages of Perur

Perur 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 Perur

Perur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Alwar Tirunagri, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thoothukkudi to Perur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Perur

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

Health Facilities in Perur

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

FAQs about Perur