Pillaiyarnatham - Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar

Pillaiyarnatham is a village situated in the Srivilliputhur taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Srivilliputhur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Pillaiyarnatham village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pillaiyarnatham is 641236. The village covers a total geographical area of 790.11 hectares and falls under the 626125 pincode. Srivilliputhur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Pillaiyarnatham

As per Census 2011, Pillaiyarnatham village has a total population of 3,800 people, consisting of 1,891 males and 1,909 females. The village has 1,042 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 412 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,543 literate and 1,257 illiterate residents. Additionally, 699 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,8001,8911,909
Child Population (0–6 yrs)412209203
Scheduled Castes (SC)699342357
Literate Population2,5431,4261,117
Illiterate Population1,257465792

Nearby Villages of Pillaiyarnatham

Pillaiyarnatham 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)
KurukkalkulamSouth-West2.42 km
PuvaniEast2.56 km
VenkateswarapuramWest3.69 km
NallingaperiSouth-East3.71 km
MuthuvenkatarayapuramSouth-East3.88 km
Athikulam SengulamSouth5.14 km
ViluppanurEast5.46 km
KunnurNorth-East5.68 km
ThilakulamSouth5.93 km
PonnanganiSouth-West6.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pillaiyarnatham

Pillaiyarnatham is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Srivilliputtur, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.4 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 Virudhunagar to Pillaiyarnatham is about 37 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 Pillaiyarnatham

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pillaiyarnatham

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

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

FAQs about Pillaiyarnatham

Where is Pillaiyarnatham located?

Pillaiyarnatham village is located in Srivilliputhur Taluka, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pillaiyarnatham?

Pillaiyarnatham is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pillaiyarnatham?

The pincode of Pillaiyarnatham is 626125.

What is the population of Pillaiyarnatham?

Pillaiyarnatham has a total population of 3,800, including 1,891 males and 1,909 females.

How many households are there in Pillaiyarnatham?

There are 1,042 households in Pillaiyarnatham.

What is the literacy rate in Pillaiyarnatham?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pillaiyarnatham is 66.92%. Male literacy is 75.41% and female literacy is 58.51%.