Pillapalayam - Musiri, Tiruchirappalli

Pillapalayam is a village situated in the Musiri taluka of Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Musiri and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Tiruchirappalli. Pillapalayam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pillapalayam is 635692. The village covers a total geographical area of 1287.71 hectares and falls under the 621210 pincode. Mettupalayam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Pillapalayam

According to the 2011 Census, Pillapalayam village had a total population of 4,718 people, including 2,381 males and 2,337 females, living in 1,303 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.83%, with male literacy at 84.07% and female literacy at 63.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 871, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Pillapalayam

Pillapalayam 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 Pillapalayam

Pillapalayam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Timmachipuram, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tiruchirappalli to Pillapalayam is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pillapalayam

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

Health Facilities in Pillapalayam

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

FAQs about Pillapalayam