Indian Village Directory

Palavalam Village

Palavalam is an inhabited village in Gingee Taluk of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 632438, the Census 2011 record lists 1,870 people in 437 households and the reported area is 455.65 hectares. The local references include Palavalam Gram Panchayat, Gingee CD Block and the nearest town reference is Vettavalam at about 5 km.

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Quick answer: Palavalam is a village in Gingee Taluk, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 632438 and 1,870 people in 437 households.
Village Code632438
Population1,870
Households437
Area455.65 hectares
Nearest TownVettavalam

Key Village Facts

Village
Palavalam
Census Village Code
632438
State
Tamil Nadu
State Census Code
33
District
Viluppuram
District Census Code
607
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gingee
Sub-district Census Code
05728
CD Block
Gingee
Gram Panchayat
Palavalam
Households
437
Population
1,870
Male Population
907
Female Population
963
Sex Ratio
1,061.74
Area
455.65 hectares
Area
4.56 sq km
Nearest Town
Vettavalam
Nearest Town Distance
5 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
606754
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Palavalam at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,870 people, 455.65 hectares of reported area and Vettavalam as the nearest town reference for Palavalam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictViluppuram
TalukGingee
CD BlockGingee
Gram PanchayatPalavalam
  • Palavalam falls under Gingee Taluk in Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu.
  • The Census village code is 632438.
  • The record lists 1,870 people living in 437 households.
  • The reported village area is 455.65 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Vettavalam.
  • 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density410.4 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.28 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share17.06%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share3.37%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share65.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Palavalam in the official administrative record. Census village code 632438, Palavalam Gram Panchayat and Gingee CD Block.

State Census Code
33
District Census Code
607
Sub-district Census Code
05728
Village Census Code
632438
CD Block Code
0079
Gram Panchayat Code
0710
CD Block Name
Gingee
Gram Panchayat Name
Palavalam

Location and Distance

Vettavalam is the nearest town listed for Palavalam, about 5 km away. Viluppuram is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gingee
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
30 km
District Headquarter
Viluppuram
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Vettavalam
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
5 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Vettavalam
Distance within State/UT
5 km
Nearest Town
Vettavalam
Distance from Nearest Town
5 km
Total Geographical Area
455.65 hectares
Area
4.56 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,870 people in 437 households, with 907 male residents and 963 female residents. The average household size is 4.28, and SC share is 17.06% and ST share is 3.37% for Palavalam. Population density works out to about 410.4 people per sq km.

Total Households
437
Total Population
1,870
Male Population
907
Female Population
963
Sex Ratio
1,061.74
Average Household Size
4.28
SC Population
319
SC Male Population
164
SC Female Population
155
SC Population Share
17.06
ST Population
63
ST Male Population
25
ST Female Population
38
ST Population Share
3.37
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Palavalam list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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 Middle School
Available
Government Middle 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 Palavalam. 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
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palavalam 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
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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
83.82 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Major District Road
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 Palavalam include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. 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
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 Palavalam is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 12 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
12 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 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
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Palavalam show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Ground Nut, net sown area is 192.52 hectares and irrigated land is 126.45 hectares (65.7% 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
53.24
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
115.86 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2.21 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
3.93 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
87.89 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
192.52
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
66.07 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
126.45
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
42.63 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
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Palavalam

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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
6
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 50%
CRM 3 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Indian Bank 2 33%
Dbs Bank India Limited 1 17%
State Bank of India 1 17%
Indian Overseas Bank 1 17%
Karur Vysya Bank Ltd 1 17%

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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Dbs Bank India Limited ATM 606754 Tiruvannamalai Tiruvannamalai Tiruvannamalai (M) No-2/2, Villupuram Road, Vettavalam. No-2/2, Villupuram Road, Vettavalam, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, 606754
Indian Bank CRM 606754 Tiruvannamalai Tiruvannamalai Vettavalam (Tp) Gandhi Salai, Vettavalam Ac Tower, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, 606754
State Bank of India ATM 606754 Tiruvannamalai Tiruvannamalai Vettavalam (Tp) Villupuram Road Vettavalam 470/85 Gandhi Salai, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, 606754
Indian Overseas Bank CRM 606754 Tiruvannamalai Tiruvannamalai Vettavalam (Tp) Angalamman Kovil Near, Vettavalam No- 19a, Thirukovilur Road, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, 606754
Karur Vysya Bank Ltd CRM 606754 Tiruvannamalai Tiruvannamalai Vettavalam (Tp) Gandhi Salai, No:482/3, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, 606754
Indian Bank ATM 606754 Tiruvannamalai Tiruvannamalai Vettavalam (Tp) Opp: Indian Bank Vettavalam Theradi Veedhi, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, 606754

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 Palavalam village located?

Palavalam is in Gingee Taluk of Viluppuram district in Tamil Nadu, India.

Which district is Palavalam village in?

Palavalam village is in Viluppuram district.

Which state is Palavalam village in?

Palavalam village is in Tamil Nadu.

Which taluk is Palavalam under?

Palavalam comes under Gingee Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Palavalam?

The Census village code of Palavalam is 632438.

Which Gram Panchayat is Palavalam under?

Palavalam is listed under Palavalam Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gingee.

What is the population of Palavalam village?

The village record lists 1,870 people and 437 households for Palavalam.

How many households are in Palavalam village?

The village record lists 437 households for Palavalam.

What is the male and female population of Palavalam?

The record lists 907 male residents and 963 female residents for Palavalam.

What is the sex ratio of Palavalam village?

The sex ratio of Palavalam is 1,061.74 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palavalam village?

The reported geographical area of Palavalam is 455.65 hectares.

What is the population density of Palavalam village?

The approximate population density of Palavalam is 410.4 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Palavalam?

The nearest town listed for Palavalam is Vettavalam, about 5 km away.

How far is Palavalam from the district headquarters?

Palavalam is about 40 km from Viluppuram, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Palavalam from the sub-district headquarters?

Palavalam is about 30 km from Gingee, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Palavalam?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Palavalam.

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

For Palavalam, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Ground Nut, net sown area is 192.52 hectares and irrigated land is 126.45 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Palavalam?

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palavalam. These records include 5 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.