Dalavanur - Gingee, Viluppuram

Dalavanur is a village situated in the Gingee taluka of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. Thalavanur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dalavanur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dalavanur is 632489. The village covers a total geographical area of 402.7 hectares and falls under the 604205 pincode. Gingee is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Dalavanur

As per Census 2011, Dalavanur village has a total population of 1,174 people, consisting of 591 males and 583 females. The village has 232 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 749 literate and 425 illiterate residents. Additionally, 579 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,174591583
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1045945
Scheduled Castes (SC)579293286
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1266
Literate Population749419330
Illiterate Population425172253

Nearby Villages of Dalavanur

Dalavanur 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)
KallalipattuSouth1.60 km
KommeduNorth-West1.76 km
ThiruvambattuNorth2.09 km
ErrambattuEast2.24 km
KilmambattuNorth-East2.43 km
AniladyEast2.67 km
TenpuduppattuWest2.72 km
Gudalur (mel)South-East2.88 km
MattaparaiSouth-West3.16 km
ThiruvadikunnamWest3.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dalavanur

Dalavanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Perani, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gingee to Dalavanur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dalavanur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dalavanur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Dalavanur

Where is Dalavanur located?

Dalavanur village is located in Gingee Taluka, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dalavanur?

The Gram Panchayat of Dalavanur is Thalavanur.

What is the pincode of Dalavanur?

The pincode of Dalavanur is 604205.

What is the population of Dalavanur?

Dalavanur has a total population of 1,174, including 591 males and 583 females.

How many households are there in Dalavanur?

There are 232 households in Dalavanur.

What is the literacy rate in Dalavanur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dalavanur is 63.80%. Male literacy is 70.90% and female literacy is 56.60%.