Palaiyam

Palaiyam is a village located in Arcot taluka of Vellore district in Tamil Nadu, India. Vellore and Arcot are the district & sub-district headquarters of Palaiyam village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Palayam is the gram panchayat of Palaiyam village.

Here you can discover what makes Palaiyam unique in its vibrant Arcot-Vellore region. You’ll see Palaiyam’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Palaiyam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palaiyam is 630742. The village spans a total geographical area of 205.98 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 632512. Timiri is nearest town to Palaiyam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Palaiyam village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Arcot Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Arakkonam Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Palaiyam

According to the 2011 Census, Palaiyam has a total population of about 783, with approximately 384 males and 399 females. The sex ratio is around 1039 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 73 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 349 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 7. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.69%, with male literacy at about 81.25% and female literacy near 66.42%. There are around 226 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Palaiyam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Palaiyam

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Palaiyam. As per the 2011 stats, Palaiyam had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Palaiyam

Knowing the nearby villages of Palaiyam helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Palaiyam.

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