Pallakkal - Ambasamudram, Tirunelveli

Pallakkal is a village situated in the Ambasamudram taluka of Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambasamudram and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Tirunelveli. Pallakal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pallakkal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pallakkal is 642959. The village covers a total geographical area of 299.38 hectares and falls under the 627413 pincode. Ambasamudram is the nearest town.

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

Population of Pallakkal

As per Census 2011, Pallakkal village has a total population of 2,699 people, consisting of 1,358 males and 1,341 females. The village has 718 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 300 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,972 literate and 727 illiterate residents. Additionally, 667 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pallakkal

Pallakkal 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 Pallakkal

Pallakkal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Melappalaiyam, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tirunelveli to Pallakkal is about 35 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 Pallakkal

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

Health Facilities in Pallakkal

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

FAQs about Pallakkal