Palavakkam is an inhabited village in Gummidipoondi Taluk of Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 628620, the Census 2011 record lists 800 people in 219 households and the reported area is 469.23 hectares. The local references include Palavakkam Gram Panchayat, Gummidipoondi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arani at about 1 km.
In short:
Palavakkam is a village in Gummidipoondi Taluk, Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 628620 and 800 people in 219 households.
Village Code628620
Population800
Households219
Area469.23 hectares
Nearest TownArani
Detailed village profile
Palavakkam at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 800 people, 469.23 hectares of reported area and Arani as the nearest town reference for Palavakkam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Palavakkam falls under Gummidipoondi Taluk in Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu.
The Census village code is 628620.
The record lists 800 people living in 219 households.
The reported village area is 469.23 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Arani.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Palavakkam
Census Village Code
628620
State
Tamil Nadu
State Census Code
33
District
Thiruvallur
District Census Code
602
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gummidipoondi
Sub-district Census Code
05693
CD Block
Gummidipoondi
Gram Panchayat
Palavakkam
Households
219
Population
800
Male Population
418
Female Population
382
Sex Ratio
913.88
Area
469.23 hectares
Area
4.69 sq km
Nearest Town
Arani
Nearest Town Distance
1 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
601101
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density170.49 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.65 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share68%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share3.75%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share51.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Palavakkam in the official administrative record. Census village code 628620, Palavakkam Gram Panchayat and Gummidipoondi CD Block.
State Census Code
33
District Census Code
602
Sub-district Census Code
05693
Village Census Code
628620
CD Block Code
0005
Gram Panchayat Code
0163
CD Block Name
Gummidipoondi
Gram Panchayat Name
Palavakkam
Location and Distance
Arani is the nearest town listed for Palavakkam, about 1 km away. Thiruvallur is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Gummidipoondi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Thiruvallur
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Arani
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
1 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Arani
Distance within State/UT
1 km
Nearest Town
Arani
Distance from Nearest Town
1 km
Total Geographical Area
469.23 hectares
Area
4.69 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 800 people in 219 households, with 418 male residents and 382 female residents. The average household size is 3.65, and SC share is 68% and ST share is 3.75% for Palavakkam. Population density works out to about 170.49 people per sq km.
Total Households
219
Total Population
800
Male Population
418
Female Population
382
Sex Ratio
913.88
Average Household Size
3.65
SC Population
544
SC Male Population
287
SC Female Population
257
SC Population Share
68
ST Population
30
ST Male Population
19
ST Female Population
11
ST Population Share
3.75
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Palavakkam list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Palavakkam. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palavakkam include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Community Bio Gas Or Recycle Of Waste For Production Use
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.68 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
139.03 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Palavakkam include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Palavakkam include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Palavakkam is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 10 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Palavakkam show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Ground Nut, net sown area is 268.71 hectares and irrigated land is 139.03 hectares (51.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ground Nut
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
26.52
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
70.07 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
66.94 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
32.31 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
268.71
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
129.68 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
139.03
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Not reported
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
67%
CRM
1
33%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Bank of India
2
67%
Indian Overseas Bank
1
33%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Bank of India
ATM
601101
Thiruvallur
Ponneri
Arani (Tp)
Amman Koil Street Bank of India No.8 Amman Koil Street Arani, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, 601101
Indian Overseas Bank
ATM
601101
Thiruvallur
Ponneri
Arani (Tp)
7, Bazaar St, Arani, 601101, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu
Bank of India
CRM
601101
Thiruvallur
Ponneri
Arani (Tp)
Amman Koil Street Bank of India No.8 Amman Koil Street Arani, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, 601101
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Palavakkam village located?
Palavakkam is in Gummidipoondi Taluk of Thiruvallur district in Tamil Nadu, India.
Which district is Palavakkam village in?
Palavakkam village is in Thiruvallur district.
Which state is Palavakkam village in?
Palavakkam village is in Tamil Nadu.
Which taluk is Palavakkam under?
Palavakkam comes under Gummidipoondi Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Palavakkam?
The Census village code of Palavakkam is 628620.
Which Gram Panchayat is Palavakkam under?
Palavakkam is listed under Palavakkam Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gummidipoondi.
What is the population of Palavakkam village?
The village record lists 800 people and 219 households for Palavakkam.
How many households are in Palavakkam village?
The village record lists 219 households for Palavakkam.
What is the male and female population of Palavakkam?
The record lists 418 male residents and 382 female residents for Palavakkam.
What is the sex ratio of Palavakkam village?
The sex ratio of Palavakkam is 913.88 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Palavakkam village?
The reported geographical area of Palavakkam is 469.23 hectares.
What is the population density of Palavakkam village?
The approximate population density of Palavakkam is 170.49 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Palavakkam?
The nearest town listed for Palavakkam is Arani, about 1 km away.
How far is Palavakkam from the district headquarters?
Palavakkam is about 50 km from Thiruvallur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Palavakkam from the sub-district headquarters?
Palavakkam is about 15 km from Gummidipoondi, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Palavakkam?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Palavakkam.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Palavakkam?
For Palavakkam, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Ground Nut, net sown area is 268.71 hectares and irrigated land is 139.03 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Palavakkam?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palavakkam. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.