Puliyuran - Aruppukkottai, Virudhunagar

Puliyuran is a village situated in the Aruppukkottai taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aruppukkottai and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Puliyooran serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puliyuran village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puliyuran is 641630. The village covers a total geographical area of 948.35 hectares and falls under the 626105 pincode. Aruppukkottai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Puliyuran

As per Census 2011, Puliyuran village has a total population of 2,534 people, consisting of 1,291 males and 1,243 females. The village has 664 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 318 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,619 literate and 915 illiterate residents. Additionally, 984 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5341,2911,243
Child Population (0–6 yrs)318168150
Scheduled Castes (SC)984485499
Literate Population1,619940679
Illiterate Population915351564

Nearby Villages of Puliyuran

Puliyuran 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)
VadapalaiNorth-East1.71 km
MelakandamangalamSouth-East2.32 km
SembattiWest2.35 km
ManavarayanendalNorth-East2.73 km
KeelakandamangalamEast2.81 km
KurunjakulamWest3.11 km
KulasekaranallurSouth3.18 km
ChittalakunduSouth-East3.49 km
UdichchiyendalEast3.57 km
PillaiyarthottaiyankulamNorth3.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Puliyuran

Puliyuran is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiruchchuli, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.8 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 Virudhunagar to Puliyuran is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puliyuran

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

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

Health Facilities in Puliyuran

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

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

FAQs about Puliyuran

Where is Puliyuran located?

Puliyuran village is located in Aruppukkottai Taluka, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Puliyuran?

The Gram Panchayat of Puliyuran is Puliyooran.

What is the pincode of Puliyuran?

The pincode of Puliyuran is 626105.

What is the population of Puliyuran?

Puliyuran has a total population of 2,534, including 1,291 males and 1,243 females.

How many households are there in Puliyuran?

There are 664 households in Puliyuran.

What is the literacy rate in Puliyuran?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Puliyuran is 63.89%. Male literacy is 72.81% and female literacy is 54.63%.