Alagaipakkam - Marakanam, Viluppuram

Alagaipakkam is a village situated in the Marakanam taluka of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. Kilarungunam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alagaipakkam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alagaipakkam is 632661. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.86 hectares and falls under the 604301 pincode. Tindivanam is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Alagaipakkam

As per Census 2011, Alagaipakkam village has a total population of 225 people, consisting of 114 males and 111 females. The village has 48 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 24 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 148 literate and 77 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population225114111
Child Population (0–6 yrs)24915
Scheduled Castes (SC)1468
Literate Population1488959
Illiterate Population772552

Nearby Villages of Alagaipakkam

Alagaipakkam 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)
ChokkantangalNorth-East0.93 km
T. NellalamSouth1.51 km
NalmukkalNorth-East1.75 km
KilarungunamNorth1.77 km
PerumukkalWest2.01 km
AriyantangalEast2.32 km
BramaddesamSouth-East2.47 km
KilsiviriSouth2.88 km
SenalurNorth2.90 km
MadavantangalNorth-East3.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Alagaipakkam

Public transport in the Alagaipakkam is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Panchalam, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tindivanam to Alagaipakkam is about 15 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 Alagaipakkam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Alagaipakkam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Alagaipakkam

Where is Alagaipakkam located?

Alagaipakkam village is located in Marakanam Taluka, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Alagaipakkam?

The Gram Panchayat of Alagaipakkam is Kilarungunam.

What is the pincode of Alagaipakkam?

The pincode of Alagaipakkam is 604301.

What is the population of Alagaipakkam?

Alagaipakkam has a total population of 225, including 114 males and 111 females.

How many households are there in Alagaipakkam?

There are 48 households in Alagaipakkam.

What is the literacy rate in Alagaipakkam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Alagaipakkam is 65.78%. Male literacy is 78.07% and female literacy is 53.15%.