Paruthipadi - Nanguneri, Tirunelveli

Paruthipadi is a village situated in the Nanguneri taluka of Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nanguneri and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Tirunelveli. Paruthipadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paruthipadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paruthipadi is 643002. The village covers a total geographical area of 1877.12 hectares and falls under the 627354 pincode. Moolakkaraipatti is the nearest town.

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

Population of Paruthipadi

According to the 2011 Census, Paruthipadi village had a total population of 2,738 people, including 1,345 males and 1,393 females, living in 744 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.22%, with male literacy at 84.57% and female literacy at 68.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 746.

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

Nearby Villages of Paruthipadi

Paruthipadi 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 Paruthipadi

Paruthipadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Seydunganallur, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tirunelveli to Paruthipadi is about 20 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 Paruthipadi

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

Health Facilities in Paruthipadi

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

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