Pallimadam - Tiruchuli, Virudhunagar

Pallimadam is a village situated in the Tiruchuli taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiruchuli and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Pallimadam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pallimadam is 641583. The village covers a total geographical area of 241.48 hectares and falls under the 626129 pincode. Aruppukkottai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Pallimadam

As per Census 2011, Pallimadam village has a total population of 605 people, consisting of 278 males and 327 females. The village has 161 households and a sex ratio of 1,176 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 419 literate and 186 illiterate residents. Additionally, 223 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population605278327
Child Population (0–6 yrs)692841
Scheduled Castes (SC)223102121
Literate Population419206213
Illiterate Population18672114

Nearby Villages of Pallimadam

Pallimadam 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)
UranippattiNorth-East1.37 km
TiruchuliSouth-West1.91 km
KokkulamEast2.33 km
UdaiyananpattiNorth-West2.76 km
KarendalEast2.78 km
KadalpatchiNorth-East2.79 km
PillayarendalSouth-West2.90 km
SennilakkudiNorth3.00 km
SoochaneriEast3.01 km
UdichchiyendalWest3.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pallimadam

Pallimadam 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 69.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Pallimadam is about 35 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 Pallimadam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pallimadam

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pallimadam 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 Pallimadam

Where is Pallimadam located?

Pallimadam village is located in Tiruchuli Taluka, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pallimadam?

Pallimadam is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pallimadam?

The pincode of Pallimadam is 626129.

What is the population of Pallimadam?

Pallimadam has a total population of 605, including 278 males and 327 females.

How many households are there in Pallimadam?

There are 161 households in Pallimadam.

What is the literacy rate in Pallimadam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pallimadam is 69.26%. Male literacy is 74.10% and female literacy is 65.14%.