Parugampattu - Thiruvennainallur, Viluppuram

Parugampattu is a village situated in the Thiruvennainallur taluka of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 25 km from Ulundurpettai and around 22 km from Viluppuram. Anaivari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parugampattu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parugampattu is 633641. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.56 hectares and falls under the 607204 pincode. Tiruvennainallur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Parugampattu

As per Census 2011, Parugampattu village has a total population of 854 people, consisting of 426 males and 428 females. The village has 189 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 587 literate and 267 illiterate residents. Additionally, 318 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population854426428
Child Population (0–6 yrs)924844
Scheduled Castes (SC)318163155
Literate Population587317270
Illiterate Population267109158

Nearby Villages of Parugampattu

Parugampattu 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)
SithanangurNorth-East1.25 km
MadapattuEast1.66 km
MettathurSouth1.83 km
AnaivariNorth-West1.89 km
SiruthannurSouth-East1.90 km
AthipattuNorth2.50 km
IrundaiWest2.51 km
AvalamSouth-West2.59 km
ArumpattuNorth3.00 km
MamandurNorth-East3.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Parugampattu

Parugampattu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kandambakkam, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.8 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 Viluppuram to Parugampattu is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parugampattu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Parugampattu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Parugampattu

Where is Parugampattu located?

Parugampattu village is located in Thiruvennainallur Taluka, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Parugampattu?

The Gram Panchayat of Parugampattu is Anaivari.

What is the pincode of Parugampattu?

The pincode of Parugampattu is 607204.

What is the population of Parugampattu?

Parugampattu has a total population of 854, including 426 males and 428 females.

How many households are there in Parugampattu?

There are 189 households in Parugampattu.

What is the literacy rate in Parugampattu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parugampattu is 68.74%. Male literacy is 74.41% and female literacy is 63.08%.