Indian Village Directory

Palangulam Village

Palangulam is an inhabited village in Sathankulam Taluk of Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 642600, the Census 2011 record lists 5,616 people in 1,468 households and the reported area is 2,151.04 hectares. The local references include Karuvelampadu, Palangulam, Chettikulam Gram Panchayat, Alwarthirunagari, Sathankulam CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sathankulam.

In short:

Palangulam is a village in Sathankulam Taluk, Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 642600 and 5,616 people in 1,468 households.

Village Code642600

Population5,616

Households1,468

Area2,151.04 hectares

Nearest TownSathankulam

Detailed village profile

Palangulam at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 5,616 people, 2,151.04 hectares of reported area and Sathankulam as the nearest town reference for Palangulam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Tamil Nadu

District Thoothukkudi

Taluk Sathankulam

CD Block Alwarthirunagari, Sathankulam

Gram Panchayat Karuvelampadu, Palangulam, Chettikulam

Palangulam falls under Sathankulam Taluk in Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu.
The Census village code is 642600.
The record lists 5,616 people living in 1,468 households.
The reported village area is 2,151.04 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Sathankulam.
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

Key Village Facts

Village: Palangulam
Census Village Code: 642600
State: Tamil Nadu
State Census Code: 33
District: Thoothukkudi
District Census Code: 627
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Sathankulam
Sub-district Census Code: 05869
CD Block: Alwarthirunagari, Sathankulam
Gram Panchayat: Karuvelampadu, Palangulam, Chettikulam
Households: 1,468
Population: 5,616
Male Population: 2,622
Female Population: 2,994
Sex Ratio: 1,141.88
Area: 2,151.04 hectares
Area: 21.51 sq km
Nearest Town: Sathankulam
Nearest Town Distance: b km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 628701
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 Density 261.08 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size 3.83 people Calculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share 15.44% Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Irrigated Land Share 72.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Palangulam in the official administrative record. Census village code 642600, Karuvelampadu, Palangulam, Chettikulam Gram Panchayat and Alwarthirunagari, Sathankulam CD Block.

State Census Code: 33
District Census Code: 627
Sub-district Census Code: 05869
Village Census Code: 642600
CD Block Code: 03060309
Gram Panchayat Code: 009501580149
CD Block Name: Alwarthirunagari, Sathankulam
Gram Panchayat Name: Karuvelampadu, Palangulam, Chettikulam

Location and Distance

Sathankulam is the nearest town listed for Palangulam. Thoothukkudi is listed as the district headquarters at about 90 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Sathankulam
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 8 km
District Headquarter: Thoothukkudi
Distance from District Headquarter: 90 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Sathankulam
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Sathankulam
Distance within State/UT: 8 km
Nearest Town: Sathankulam
Distance from Nearest Town: b km
Total Geographical Area: 2,151.04 hectares
Area: 21.51 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 5,616 people in 1,468 households, with 2,622 male residents and 2,994 female residents. The average household size is 3.83, and SC share is 15.44% and ST share is 0% for Palangulam. Population density works out to about 261.08 people per sq km.

Total Households: 1,468
Total Population: 5,616
Male Population: 2,622
Female Population: 2,994
Sex Ratio: 1,141.88
Average Household Size: 3.83
SC Population: 867
SC Male Population: 419
SC Female Population: 448
SC Population Share: 15.44
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Palangulam list 2 government primary schools, 5 private primary schools, 3 private middle schools and 12 private secondary schools. 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: 7
Government Primary School: Available
Government Primary School Count: 2
Private Primary School: Available
Private Primary School Count: 5
Private Middle School: Available
Private Middle School Count: 3
Private Secondary School: Available
Private Secondary School Count: 12
Private Senior Secondary School: Available
Private Senior Secondary School Count: 1
Private Vocational Training School ITI: Available
Private Vocational Training School ITI 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 Palangulam. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count: 1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count: 2
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count: 1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 5
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 4
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count: 1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count: 1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count: 1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 3
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 2
TB Clinic Count: 1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count: 1
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count: 1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count: 2
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count: 2
Dispensary Count: 1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count: 2
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count: 1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 5
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 4
Family Welfare Centre Count: 1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count: 2
Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count: 1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 5
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 4

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palangulam include hand pump water and 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
Covered Well: Available
Covered Well Functions All Year: Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer: Available
Uncovered Well: Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year: Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer: Available
Hand Pump: Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year: Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer: Available
Tube Wells Borehole: Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year: Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer: Available
Closed Drainage: Available
Open Drainage: Available
Open Kutcha Drainage: Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination: Sewer plant
Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public: Available
Community Bio Gas Or Recycle Of Waste For Production Use: Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares: 133.35 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Palangulam include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office: Available
Sub Post Office: Available
Post And Telegraph Office: Available
Telephone Landlines: Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO: Available
Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Public Bus Service: Available
Private Bus Service: Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service: Available
Taxi: Available
Vans: Available
Other District Road: Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road: Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads: Available
All Weather Road: Available
Footpath: Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Palangulam include cooperative bank, 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.

Cooperative Bank: Available
Self Help Group SHG: Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop: Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS: Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre: Available
ASHA: Available
Community Centre: Available
Sports Field: Available
Public Library: Available
Public Reading Room: Available
Daily Newspaper Supply: Available
Assembly Polling Station: Available
Birth And Death Registration Office: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Palangulam is reported as 15 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: 15 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: 12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use: Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users: Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 15 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Palangulam show that net sown area is 377.9 hectares and irrigated land is 272.35 hectares (72.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 312.61
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares: 149.76 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares: 111.58 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 1,093.93 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 105.26 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 377.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 105.55 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares: 272.35
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares: 139 hectares

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
Others: Available
Others Functions All Year: Available
Others Functions in Summer: Available
Water Bounded Macadam: Available
Nutritional Centres Others: Available
Noindex: False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Palangulam village located?

Palangulam is in Sathankulam Taluk of Thoothukkudi district in Tamil Nadu, India.

Which district is Palangulam village in?

Palangulam village is in Thoothukkudi district.

Which state is Palangulam village in?

Palangulam village is in Tamil Nadu.

Which taluk is Palangulam under?

Palangulam comes under Sathankulam Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Palangulam?

The Census village code of Palangulam is 642600.

Which Gram Panchayat is Palangulam under?

Palangulam is listed under Karuvelampadu, Palangulam, Chettikulam Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Alwarthirunagari, Sathankulam.

What is the population of Palangulam village?

The village record lists 5,616 people and 1,468 households for Palangulam.

How many households are in Palangulam village?

The village record lists 1,468 households for Palangulam.

What is the male and female population of Palangulam?

The record lists 2,622 male residents and 2,994 female residents for Palangulam.

What is the sex ratio of Palangulam village?

The sex ratio of Palangulam is 1,141.88 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palangulam village?

The reported geographical area of Palangulam is 2,151.04 hectares.

What is the population density of Palangulam village?

The approximate population density of Palangulam is 261.08 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Palangulam?

The nearest town listed for Palangulam is Sathankulam, about b km away.

How far is Palangulam from the district headquarters?

Palangulam is about 90 km from Thoothukkudi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Palangulam from the sub-district headquarters?

Palangulam is about 8 km from Sathankulam, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Palangulam?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 5 private primary schools, 3 private middle schools and 12 private secondary schools for Palangulam.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Palangulam?

For Palangulam, net sown area is 377.9 hectares and irrigated land is 272.35 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Palangulam.

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.