Pudupalayam Village Overview
Pudupalayam is a village in Cheyyar tehsil of Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu. Tiruvethipuram is the tehsil headquarters, while Tiruvannamalai is the district headquarters for Pudupalayam village. As per available records (2009), Pudupalayam village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Pudupalayam 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 Pudupalayam is 631340. The village covers a geographical area of 277.83 hectares and has a pincode of 631702. Sevilimedu is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.
Pudupalayam 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 Pudupalayam
Population & Demographics of Pudupalayam
This section provides population and demographic details of Pudupalayam village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 853 | 407 | 446 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 81 | 38 | 43 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 474 | 228 | 246 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 662 | 335 | 327 |
| Illiterate Population | 191 | 72 | 119 |
Key population details of Pudupalayam village are given below:
- Pudupalayam village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 853, including approximately 407 males and 446 females, with a sex ratio of 1095 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 474 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Pudupalayam village is high, with a literacy rate of about 77.61%.
- There are around 214 households in Pudupalayam village.
Transport & Connectivity of Pudupalayam
Transport facilities help residents of Pudupalayam 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 20 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Pudupalayam
The following villages are located close to Pudupalayam 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 Pudupalayam
- Where is Pudupalayam located?
- Pudupalayam village is located in Cheyyar Taluka, Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Pudupalayam?
- Pudupalayam is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Pudupalayam?
- The pincode of Pudupalayam is 631702.
- What is the population of Pudupalayam?
- Pudupalayam has a total population of 853, including 407 males and 446 females.
- How many households are there in Pudupalayam?
- There are 214 households in Pudupalayam.
- What is the literacy rate in Pudupalayam?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pudupalayam is 77.61%. Male literacy is 82.31% and female literacy is 73.32%.