🏡 Basic Details
- Name: Palavalam (பழவலம்)
- Administrative Unit: Village governed by Pazhavalam Gram Panchayat, under Gingee Block Panchayat, Gingee Taluk, Viluppuram District
- Postal Information:
- PIN Code: 605751
- Associated Head Office: Vettavalam region (noted in some sources as 606754 area)
- Geography & Proximity:
- Approximately 29 km from Gingee town
- Surrounded by villages such as Malarasankuppam (6 km), Gengavaram (7 km), Madapoondi (7 km), Pakkam (8 km), Adukkam (8 km)
👥 Population & Households (2011 Census)
- Total Households: ~437
- Population: ~1,870
- Males: 907
- Females: 963
- Gender Ratio: Favorable—~1,062 females per 1,000 males
📚 Literacy & Education
- While specific literacy figures for Palavalam weren’t available, sources indicate that villages in this region typically range between 63–75% literacy. (Nearby villages like Padippallam show ~76%, Pakkam ~63%)
- Education: Likely children attend schools in Pazhavalam Panchayat (Middle School up to Grade 8) or nearby village centers.
🚍 Connectivity & Nearby Settlements
- Road Access: The village is accessible by local roads and connected via public and private bus services to surrounding hubs like Gingee and Vettavalam
- Rail Access: The nearest railway station is more than 30 km away—likely Viluppuram Junction or Tindivanam
- Nearby Villages: Malarasankuppam, Gengavaram, Madapoondi, Pakkam, Adukkam among others
✅ Summary
Palavalam is a rural agricultural village of around 1,870 residents across 437 households, governed by Pazhavalam Gram Panchayat. It features:
- A relatively balanced and favorable gender ratio
- A literacy rate likely ranging from 60–75%, reflecting regional norms
- Strong road connectivity via buses, with Gingee being the primary urban access point
- Educational access through nearby Pazhavalam Middle School