Pappanthangal - Cheyyar, Tiruvannamalai

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

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pappanthangal is 631325. The village covers a total geographical area of 467.98 hectares and falls under the 604407 pincode. Thiruvethipuram is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Pappanthangal

As per Census 2011, Pappanthangal village has a total population of 1,948 people, consisting of 991 males and 957 females. The village has 492 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 215 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,340 literate and 608 illiterate residents. Additionally, 387 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 46 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pappanthangal

Pappanthangal 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 Pappanthangal

Pappanthangal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanchipuram, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thiruvethipuram to Pappanthangal is about 4 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 Pappanthangal

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

Health Facilities in Pappanthangal

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

FAQs about Pappanthangal