Basic Details
Pillur (பில்லூர்) is a gram-panchayat village in Koliyanur Block, Viluppuram District, Tamil Nadu. It’s located about 10–11 km south of Viluppuram town, and roughly 5 km from Koliyanur, along the border with Cuddalore district.
Key Landmark
As part of the Pillur Panchayat, the hamlet includes Ramanathapuram and Pillur Colony, both featuring local shrines: Vinayagar Temple, Iyyanar Temple, and Poraiyaahat Temple—central to village life.
Settlements
The Panchayat comprises:
Pillur village (main area)
Pillur Colony (new residential pocket)
Ramanathapuram
Pillaiyarkuppam
Each area has distinct street layouts and clusters of households.
Streets & Amenities
Major village streets include:
Mariamman Kovil Street
Vinayagar Kovil Street
Ambedkar Street
Panchayat Office Road
Local facilities comprise:
Panchayat Office
Branch Post Office (PIN 605103)
Panchayat Union Elementary & High School (GHSS Pillur)
Ramanathapuram Anganwadi and Ration Shop
Tea stalls, shops, and saloons
Sport grounds for volleyball and cricket
Geography & Resources
Pillur spans about 371 hectares (~3.7 km²) with mixed land use:
Irrigated cropland via wells/tubewells
Rainfed agricultural zones
No major rivers, but small ponds and tanks support agriculture and daily needs
Population & Lifestyle
Total Population (2011): 3,189 (1,588 M / 1,601 F) across 804 households
Child (0–6 yrs): 351
Scheduled Caste: ~1,293 (40.5%)
Literacy Rate: ~75.7% overall (Male 83.5%, Female 68.2%)
Main Occupation: 1,519 main workers—257 cultivators, 1,006 agri-labourers; plus 187 marginal workers
Residents primarily farm paddy, pulses, and work in nearby towns. Recreation includes cricket, and local temple and festival events.
Transport
Railway:
Serndanur Station (~<5 km)
Thiruthuraiyur Station (~<5 km)
Viluppuram Junction (~10–11 km)
Bus:
Public & private buses connect Pillur to Viluppuram, Koliyanur, Panruti, Cuddalore, and Puducherry
📌 Summary
Pillur is a mid-sized agrarian village with a strong farmer-base, decent literacy, and balanced gender ratio. It features essential educational infrastructure, local temples, and stable water resources. With good connectivity by road and rail, it stands as a well-established rural hub in Villupuram district.