Pulavanpadi - Arani, Tiruvannamalai

Pulavanpadi is a village situated in the Arani taluka of Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu. Pulavanpadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pulavanpadi is 631204. The village covers a total geographical area of 934.63 hectares and falls under the 606903 pincode. Arani is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Pulavanpadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arani Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Pulavanpadi

As per Census 2011, Pulavanpadi village has a total population of 3,424 people, consisting of 1,721 males and 1,703 females. The village has 796 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 378 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,385 literate and 1,039 illiterate residents. Additionally, 838 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,4241,7211,703
Child Population (0–6 yrs)378179199
Scheduled Castes (SC)838415423
Literate Population2,3851,3801,005
Illiterate Population1,039341698

Nearby Villages of Pulavanpadi

Pulavanpadi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
EnduvambadyWest2.07 km
PungampadiNorth2.95 km
SennananadalSouth3.10 km
MukkurambiSouth-West3.28 km
SaduperiSouth4.19 km
AlliyabadNorth-West4.24 km
MarusoorEast5.13 km
ThatchurSouth-East5.29 km
GudaloreSouth-West5.31 km
IllupakunamWest5.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pulavanpadi

Pulavanpadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arni Road, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arani to Pulavanpadi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pulavanpadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pulavanpadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pulavanpadi

Where is Pulavanpadi located?

Pulavanpadi village is located in Arani Taluka, Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pulavanpadi?

Pulavanpadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pulavanpadi?

The pincode of Pulavanpadi is 606903.

What is the population of Pulavanpadi?

Pulavanpadi has a total population of 3,424, including 1,721 males and 1,703 females.

How many households are there in Pulavanpadi?

There are 796 households in Pulavanpadi.

What is the literacy rate in Pulavanpadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pulavanpadi is 69.66%. Male literacy is 80.19% and female literacy is 59.01%.