Perungalathur Village Overview
Perungalathur is a village in Cheyyar tehsil of Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu. Tiruvethipuram is the tehsil headquarters, while Tiruvannamalai is the district headquarters for Perungalathur village. As per available records (2009), Perungalathur village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Perungalathur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Perungalathur is 631329. The village covers a geographical area of 403.4 hectares and has a pincode of 604407. Thiruvethipuram is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.
Perungalathur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Cheyyar Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Arani Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Perungalathur
Population & Demographics of Perungalathur
This section provides population and demographic details of Perungalathur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,777 | 909 | 868 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 182 | 102 | 80 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 454 | 236 | 218 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 25 | 12 | 13 |
| Literate Population | 1,348 | 736 | 612 |
| Illiterate Population | 429 | 173 | 256 |
Key population details of Perungalathur village are given below:
- Perungalathur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,777, including approximately 909 males and 868 females, with a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 454 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 25 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Perungalathur village is high, with a literacy rate of about 75.86%.
- There are around 447 households in Perungalathur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Perungalathur
Transport facilities help residents of Perungalathur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 22 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Perungalathur
The following villages are located close to Perungalathur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Perungalathur
- Where is Perungalathur located?
- Perungalathur village is located in Cheyyar Taluka, Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Perungalathur?
- Perungalathur is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Perungalathur?
- The pincode of Perungalathur is 604407.
- What is the population of Perungalathur?
- Perungalathur has a total population of 1,777, including 909 males and 868 females.
- How many households are there in Perungalathur?
- There are 447 households in Perungalathur.
- What is the literacy rate in Perungalathur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Perungalathur is 75.86%. Male literacy is 80.97% and female literacy is 70.51%.