Pirappan Valasai
# Pirappan Valasai

Pirappan Valasai is a village in Mandapam block in Ramanathapuram District of Tamil Nadu, India.

## Geography

It is in the region of Gulf of Mannar in Bay of Bengal. It is located 36 km towards East from District headquarters Ramanathapuram, 9 km from Mandapam. It is 30 km before the temple town of Rameshwaram.

## Demographics

### Population

According to the 2011 Census of India the village had a population of 4,406. With the male population of 2,248 and 2,158 females.

### Languages

Tamil language is the local language here. English is taught in schools.

## Government and politics

It is a part of Ramanathapuram (Lok Sabha constituency).

### Civic Utility / Amenities / Services

Pirappan Valasai Pin code is 623516 and postal head office is Irumeni.

## Economy

The main occupation of the community is fishing.

## Culture/Cityscape

Movie Dheepan was shot in this village.

## Transport

### By Air

The nearest airport is Madurai Airport.

### By Rail

Pirappanvalasai (PPVL) Railway Station is located in the area. All the trains going to Rameshwaram railway station go through this station. There are around 47 trains passing through this station every week.

### By Road

Ramanathapuram, Rameswaram, Paramakudi and Sivaganga are the nearby Cities to Pirappan Valasai.

