Palappattu Village Overview
Palappattu is a village in Gingee tehsil of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. Gingee is the tehsil headquarters, while Viluppuram is the district headquarters for Palappattu village. As per available records (2009), Palapattu is the Gram Panchayat for Palappattu village.
The sections below provide essential information about Palappattu 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 Palappattu is 632474. The village covers a geographical area of 400.27 hectares and has a pincode of 604205. Gingee is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Palappattu
Population & Demographics of Palappattu
This section provides population and demographic details of Palappattu village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,829 | 953 | 876 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 128 | 62 | 66 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 637 | 343 | 294 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Literate Population | 910 | 530 | 380 |
| Illiterate Population | 919 | 423 | 496 |
Key population details of Palappattu village are given below:
- Palappattu village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,829, including approximately 953 males and 876 females, with a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 637 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 11 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Palappattu village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 49.75%.
- There are around 459 households in Palappattu village.
Transport & Connectivity of Palappattu
Transport facilities help residents of Palappattu 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 28 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Palappattu
The following villages are located close to Palappattu 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 Palappattu
- Where is Palappattu located?
- Palappattu village is located in Gingee Taluka, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Palappattu?
- The Gram Panchayat of Palappattu is Palapattu (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Palappattu?
- The pincode of Palappattu is 604205.
- What is the population of Palappattu?
- Palappattu has a total population of 1,829, including 953 males and 876 females.
- How many households are there in Palappattu?
- There are 459 households in Palappattu.
- What is the literacy rate in Palappattu?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palappattu is 49.75%. Male literacy is 55.61% and female literacy is 43.38%.