Ammapettai - Harur, Dharmapuri
Ammapettai is a village situated in the Harur taluka of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harur and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Dharmapuri. Kottapatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ammapettai village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ammapettai is 643445. The village covers a total geographical area of 5.52 hectares and falls under the 635305 pincode. Harur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.
Ammapettai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Harur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dharmapuri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Ammapettai
Ammapettai 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Sittilingi R.f. | South-East | 2.58 km |
| Sittilingi | South-West | 3.64 km |
| Suramatham | North-East | 3.79 km |
| Kottapatti Extension R.f. | North | 4.03 km |
| Avallur | East | 4.33 km |
| Meithangi | South-West | 4.70 km |
| Kulunthambinatham | East | 4.85 km |
| Mangalapatty | North-East | 5.05 km |
| Selambai | East | 5.36 km |
| Sittilingi Extension R.f. | South | 5.84 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Ammapettai
Public transport in the Ammapettai is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Morappur, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harur to Ammapettai is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharmapuri to Ammapettai is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Ammapettai
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ammapettai village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Ammapettai
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ammapettai village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Ammapettai
Where is Ammapettai located?
Ammapettai village is located in Harur Taluka, Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ammapettai?
The Gram Panchayat of Ammapettai is Kottapatti.
What is the pincode of Ammapettai?
The pincode of Ammapettai is 635305.