Palamalai

Palamalai is a village located in the Mettur Subdivision of Salem district,Tamil Nadu, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Palamalai, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.

Palamalai Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillagePalamalai
Pincode636303
Area1394.79 Sq. Km
Village Code633773
Sub-DistrictMettur
Sub-District Code5736
DistrictSalem
District Code584
State/UTTamil Nadu
State/UT Code33
Gram PanchayatPalamalai
Gram Panchayat Code227644
Block PanchayatKolathur
Block Panchayat Code6598
Total Population (2011 Census)2895
Total Households777
Nearest TownKOLATHUR (Distance: 30 Km)

Palamalai has a population of 2895 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Palamalai Gram Panchayat and the Kolathur Block Panchayat in Mettur District. The village has 777 households and is identified by village code 633773. Palamalai is located in the 636303 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Mettur Sub-District.

Total Population of Palamalai

As of the 2011 census, Population of Palamalai has a population of approximately 2895 people, where the male population is 1525 and the female population is 1370.

Total 2895
Male 1525
Female 1370

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Palamalai

The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Palamalai is as follows:

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 9
Male 6
Female 3
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 3802
Male 2005
Female 1797

Household in Palamalai

There are approximately 777 households in Palamalai. The average household size in the village is about 3 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 777
People / Family 3

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Palamalai

Palamalai falls under the Mettur Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Palamalai is Mettur, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.

Understanding Literacy Rates in Palamalai Village

As per the 2011 Census, Palamalai presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.

Literacy in Palamalai Village (2011):

Total 1095
Male 663
Female 432

illiteracy in Palamalai Village (2011):

Total 1800
Male 862
Female 938

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Connectivity of Palamalai

Connectivity Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance
Communication Available

Electricity Facilities

Electricity Supply Available
Domestic Electricity Not Available
Agricultural Electricity Not Available
Other Electricity Uses Not Available
All Households Electrified Yes

Education Facilities

Has Education Facility?Available
Primary School5
Middle School1
Secondary School0
Senior Secondary0
College0

Medical Facilities

Medical FacilityAvailable
Allopathic Hospital0
Ayurvedic Hospital0
Unani Hospital0
Homeopathic Hospital0
DispensariesAllopathic: 0, Ayurvedic: 0, Unani: 0, Homeo: 0
Primary Health Centre (PHC)
Other Medical Centres0

Drinking Water Facilities

Water Facility Available
Tap Water Available (Within 3-5 km)
Well Available
Tank Not Available
Tubewell Available (Within 3-5 km)
Handpump Available (Within 3-5 km)
Other Sources Not Available

Nearby Villages of Palamalai

Frequently Asked Questions About Palamalai Village

The total population of Palamalai Village is approximately 2895 people.

The male population is 1525, while the female population is 1370.

Palamalai Village has about 777 households.

The average household size in Palamalai is approximately 3 people per household.

The total literate population is 1095, which includes 663 males and 432 females.

The total illiterate population is 1800, consisting of 862 males and 938 females.

There are 49 villages in the Mettur Sub-District.

Palamalai Village falls under the Palamalai Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Palamalai Village is 636303.

Palamalai Village is part of the Kolathur Block Panchayat.