Palankottai

Block / Taluka Sankarankoil
District Tirunelveli
State Tamil Nadu

About Palankottai

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Palankottai village is 642694. Palankottai village is located in Sankarankoil taluka of Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Sankarankoil (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Tirunelveli. As per 2009 stats, Palankottai village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 1969 hectares. Palankottai has a total population of 7,915 peoples, out of which male population is 3,900 while female population is 4,015. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1029 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of palankottai village is 65.72% out of which 74.46% males and 57.24% females are literate. There are about 2,201 houses in palankottai village. Pincode of palankottai village locality is 628552.

Kalugumalai is nearest town to palankottai village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Palankottai

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 7,915 3,900 4,015
Children (0-6) 929 461 468
Scheduled Castes (SC) 5,682 2,762 2,920
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 5,202 2,904 2,298
Illiterate Population 2,713 996 1,717

Connectivity of Palankottai

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Palankottai

Frequently Asked Questions about Palankottai

Where is Palankottai located?

Palankottai village is situated in Sankarankoil Taluka, within the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palankottai?

Palankottai serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Palankottai?

The pincode of Palankottai is 628552, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Palankottai as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Palankottai is 7,915, with 3,900 males and 4,015 females.

How many households are there in Palankottai as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Palankottai village has a total of 2,201 households.

What is the literacy rate in Palankottai as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palankottai is 65.72%. The male literacy rate is 74.46%, while the female literacy rate is 57.24%.