Kalampalayam - Mettupalayam, Coimbatore

Kalampalayam is a village situated in the Mettupalayam taluka of Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mettupalayam and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Coimbatore. Kalampalayam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalampalayam is 644353. The village covers a total geographical area of 1173.32 hectares and falls under the 641113 pincode. Karamadai is the nearest town.

Kalampalayam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mettuppalayam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nilgiris Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalampalayam

According to the 2011 Census, Kalampalayam village had a total population of 5,488 people, including 2,710 males and 2,778 females, living in 1,602 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.74%, with male literacy at 76.65% and female literacy at 62.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 894, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kalampalayam

Kalampalayam is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kalampalayam

Kalampalayam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Periyanaikanpalayam, while the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Coimbatore to Kalampalayam is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalampalayam

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kalampalayam village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kalampalayam

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kalampalayam village are given below:

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