Periyakkottai

Demographics

As per the 2001 census, Periyakkottai had a total population of 2878 with 1383 males and 1495 females. The sex ratio was 1081. The literacy rate was 71.51.Surrounding the village following temples are situated which are famous.

Karpaga Vinayakar and Kamatchi Amman temple which are situated in North Street in Periyakkottai. Mariamman Temple and Shivan Temple is in middle street.

There are 2 buses to periyakkottai from Pattukkotai.

1. 20A, this is a government bus.

2. 6 (Laxmi), this is one of the private bus.

There are 5 bus stops in Periyakkotai.

1. Periyakkotai Keni Palam - This stop will be nearer to West street, GopalaSamuthiram and Vettikkadu.

2. Periyakkotai Nalu Road(Junction of Four Roads) - This will be nearer to Middle Street, And South Street.

3. Periyakkotai Bus Stop(Formerly called as "Mottaiyan Kulam") - This will be near to Monkan Street, South Street,Govt. Hing School, Sivan Temple, Govt. Hospital,Panchayat Office, mariyamman Temple. This is the main bus stop of Periyakkotai. Here you can find many shops to buy grocery items etc.

4. Periyakkottai Post office - This stop is near to post office.

5. Periyakkottai Naval Kulam - This stop is mainly used by the people from Kadanthakudi which is a small village near to periyakkottai. kadanthakudi doesn't have freaquent bus service. So people from Kadanthakudi will this stop.

As there is only 2 buses to connect nearer town, there will be so much crowd in the bus during peak hours.

Periyakkottai located 5 km Away from Madukkur. Madukkur is one of the nearest town to periyakkotai.

This village surroundings with many River, Lake. People living here mostly depends on agriculture. Also one of the beautiful village in Thanjavur District.

Following mandatory needs are present in the village.

24 hours available government hospital, Library, Govt high school and Society bank.

Postal code no is 614903