Palaiyur

Palaiyur is a village within the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Palaiyur is located 282 kilometers from Chennai, in Kuttalam Taluk, which is in the Mayiladuthurai district and shares close border with the Thanjavur district. The current population is just under 2,000. Nearby villages include: Peravoor, Nakkambadi,S.Pudur, Kokkur, and Srikandapuram.

Nakkambadi ( 2 km ), Manthai ( 3 km ), Konerirajapuram ( 3 km ), Peravur ( 3 km ), Kodimangalam ( 4 km ) are the nearby Villages to Palaiyur. Palaiyur is surrounded by Kodavasal Block towards South, Tiruvidaimarudur Block towards west, Nannilam Block towards East, Thiruppanandal Block towards North .

Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai, Thiruvarur, Karaikal are the nearby Cities to Palaiyur.

This Place is in the border of the Nagapattinam District and Thanjavur District. Thanjavur District Thiruppanandal is North towards this place.

Palaiyur 2011 Census Details

Palaiyur Local Language is Tamil. Palaiyur Village Total population is 2737 and number of houses are 699. Female Population is 49.1%. Village literacy rate is 71.7% and the Female Literacy rate is 31.3%.

Population

Census Parameter	Census Data
Total Population	2737
Total No of Houses	699
Female Population %	49.1 % ( 1345)
Total Literacy rate %	71.7 % ( 1962)
Female Literacy rate	31.3 % ( 856)
Scheduled Tribes Population %	0.0 % ( 0)
Scheduled Caste Population %	30.1 % ( 823)
Working Population %	44.0 %
Child(0 -6) Population by 2011	293
Girl Child(0 -6) Population % by 2011	49.1 % ( 144)

Location and Administration

Palaiyur Village Gram Panchayath name is Palaiyur. Palaiyur is 8 km distance from Sub District Headquarter Kuthalam and it is 14 km distance from District Headquarter Mayiladuthurai. Nearest Statutory Town is Kuthalam in 8 km Distance . Palaiyur Total area is 327.91 hectares, Non-Agricultural area is 88.84 hectares andTotal irrigated area is 327.78 hectares

Government Offices

It has a Library,a Tamil Nadu Electricity Board(TNEB) office, a Police Station, a Village Officer Office, a Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation office, an Agricultural Office and a RI office.

Education

Government Primary Schools are available in this Village. Nearest Higher Secondary Schools are available in Srikantapuram. Nearest Private Engineering College is in Thirumangalagudi and Kumbakonam. Nearest Govt Medical College is in Thiruvarur and Thanjavur. Nearest Private Disabled School and Private ITA College are in Mayiladuthurai. Nearest Private Polytechnic College is in Kollumangudi. Nearest Govt Arts and Science Degree College and Govt MBA college are in Kumbakonam.

Temple

Palaiyur is well connected with near by temples and it is in middle of all the Navagraham Temples and it has temples like Mariamman Temple, Ayyanar Temple, Vinayagar Temple, Veera Anjaneyar Temple, Perumal Temple,Pidari temple and Sivan Temple.

Health

Near by Govt Hospital available at near by Village Srikandapuram and a veterinary hospital at Mela Ayyanarkudi.

Agriculture

Paddy, Sugarcane,Cotton and Pulses are agriculture commodities grow in this village.12 hours agricultural power supply in summer and 8 hours agricultural power supply in winter is available in this village. Total irrigated area in this village is 327.78 hectares from canals 322.78 hectares and from Boreholes/Tube wells 5 hectares are the Sources of irrigation.

Drinking-Water and Sanitation

Hand Pump and Tube Wells/Boreholes are other Drinking Water sources.

Closed Drainage System Open Drainage System Available in this Village. There is no system to Collect garbage on street. Drain water is discharged into sewer plant.

Communication

Post Office is available in this Village. Land Line phones are available. Mobile Coverage is available. Nearest Internet Centre is in 5 – 10 km. Private Courier Facility available in this village. Palaiyur Pin code is 612203 and it has Sub post office.

Transportation

Public Bus service available in this village. Private Bus service available in this village. Nearest Railway Station is in 5 – 10 km namely Peralam Junction(PEM), Kumbakonam station(KUM) and Kuthalam station.

No Nearest National Highway in less than 10 km. It is located in State Highway SH-147 which is connecting Kumbakonam-Karaikal.

It Serves a main bus stop near by villages like Kanjuvoy,Nallavur and Karanur.Regular bus services are available from here to mayiladuthurai,Karikal and Kumbakonam.

Commerce

Nearest ATM is in 1–3 km. Nearest Commercial Bank is in less than 3 km. Nearest Cooperative Bank is in 5 – 10 km. Agricultural Credit Society and Mandis/Regular Market are available in this village.

Other Amenities

This Village has a Power supply with 12 hour power supply in summer and 10 hour power supply in winter, Anganwadi centre, ASHA, Birth & Death registration office, Sports facilities, Public library, Daily News Paper and Polling station are the other amenities in the village.

Agriculture and major crops

Rice, cotton, and corn are major commercial crops. The soil in the district is predominantly red sand, with scattered patches of black soil. The soil in Palaiyur consists mainly of glade soil; the soil in the district is best suited for raising dry crops.

Additional crops grown in Palaiyur include, Bananas, Coconuts, Onions, Turmeric, Chili peppers, Ground nuts, Sesame, Millet, Carrots, Lettuce and Turnips