Basic Details
Nallapalayam is a gram‑panchayat village in Vikravandi (Kanai) Block, Viluppuram District, Tamil Nadu. It covers approximately 783.6 ha (7.84 km²) and falls under PIN code 605701, with the branch post office located at Kandachipuram.
Settlements & Nearby Areas
- The core village houses 1,075 families (~4,595 people in 2011).
- Nearby habitations include Melvalai, Sithathur, Kadayam, Panamalai, Nangathur, and Othiyathur (~2–5 km radius).
Streets & Amenities
- Though street names are not widely recorded online, the village includes:
- Panchayat‑Union Primary School (est. 1956, Grades 1–5)
- Anganwadi centre, PDS ration shop, basic tea stalls, and groceries
- Water tanks and hand-pumps scattered throughout
- Access to public and private bus services; a railway station within 10 km)
Geography & Land Use
- Total area: ~783.6 ha (~7.8 km²)
- Lies on flat agricultural plains irrigated by canal and wells
- Common crops: paddy, pulses, vegetables
Population & Social Profile
2011 Census Highlights:
- Population: 4,595 (2,344 M / 2,251 F); sex ratio: 960 F/1,000 M
- Child population (0–6 yrs): 543 (~12%); child sex ratio: 879
- SC: 948 (20.6%); ST: 208 (4.5%)
- Literacy: 65.4% overall (M 76.5%; F 54.0%)
- Workforce: 2,152 workers; only ~10% in main work—includes 54 cultivators and 11 agri‑labourers, majority in marginal activities or other work (e.g. household industries)
Projected Population: ~4,900 in 2024–25 (a ~7% increase)
Transport & Connectivity
- Bus: Village is served by public and private buses connecting to Viluppuram, Kanai.
- Rail: A station within ~10 km; Viluppuram Junction (~17 km) connects to longer routes.
- Road: Located ~23 km west of Villupuram town, via Kanai Block roads linking to NH-45A/45C.
✅ Summary
Nallapalayam is a mid-sized agrarian village and gram panchayat in Viluppuram District, Tamil Nadu, with a 2011 population of ~4,600 and a 2024 estimate near 4,900. Literacy (65%) is moderate. Agriculture supports most livelihoods, though many work in seasonal or marginal roles. The village features foundational infrastructure—primary school, bus access, water facilities—and benefits from proximity to nearby towns and transport corridors.