Basic Details
Naraiyur is a village and its own gram‑panchayat in Koliyanur Block, Viluppuram District, Tamil Nadu. The PIN code is 605108, with the Valavanur Sub Post Office serving the area.
Population & Families (2011 Census)
- Total Population: ~3,666 (1,803 M / 1,863 F)
- Households: ~814
- Sex Ratio: 1,033 F per 1,000 M—higher than the state average
Children & Literacy
- Ages 0–6: 422 children (211 male / 211 female) — Child sex ratio of 1,000
- Overall Literacy: 72.7% (Male: 83.4%, Female: 62.3%)—higher than district average
Workforce Profile
Out of the total population, 1,934 were engaged in work:
- Main Workers (84.6%): 1,637 individuals
- Cultivators: 134
- Agricultural labourers: 927
- Other activities (incl. household industries): 576
- Marginal Workers (15.4%): 297
Geography & Connectivity
- Area: ~307 hectares (3.07 km²)
- Terrain: Flat agricultural land amid the Malattaru–Paravanar plains
- Transport: Well-connected via public and private bus services and a railway station within 5 km
Nearby Villages
Villages within 2–4 km include:
- Kallapattu, Sagadevanpettai, Koliyanur, Sengadu, Salaiagaram, Ammanankuppam, Kudumiyankuppam, Pananguppam, Todandanur, Panampattu, Nannadu, Vedambattu, Periyababusamudram, Mangkkuppam, Malarajamkuppam
Education & Local Services
- Schools include:
- Adi Dravidar Welfare Primary School, Naraiyur, established 1943—medium of instruction is Tamil; facilities include a library, toilets, playground, and midday meals.
- PUMS Naraiyur and PUES Thanasingupalaiyam serve adjacent hamlets.
There are no colleges, ATMs, or hospitals within the village, although nearby Arasamangalam, Kandamanadi, Thogaipadi, and Koliyanur provide health services.
✅ Summary
Naraiyur is a self‑governing rural village with ~3,700 residents. It has high gender parity, solid literacy levels (notably among males), and a strong agricultural labor base. Though small in size, it benefits from solid connectivity and educational infrastructure, and forms part of a tapestry of neighboring hamlets in the Koliyanur region.
