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

According to the 2011 Census, Puliyuran village had a total population of 2,534 people, including 1,291 males and 1,243 females, living in 664 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.06%, with male literacy at 83.70% and female literacy at 62.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 984.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

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