title: Pirappan Valasai
text: # 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.
  
  