Gudalur - Harur, Dharmapuri

Gudalur is a village situated in the Harur taluka of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Dharmapuri. Veerappanaickampatty serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gudalur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gudalur is 643369. The village covers a total geographical area of 851.75 hectares and falls under the 636906 pincode. Harur is the nearest town.

Gudalur 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.

Population of Gudalur

As per Census 2011, Gudalur village has a total population of 2,976 people, consisting of 1,495 males and 1,481 females. The village has 795 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 339 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,802 literate and 1,174 illiterate residents. Additionally, 379 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 58 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gudalur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9761,4951,481
Child Population (0–6 yrs)339159180
Scheduled Castes (SC)379191188
Scheduled Tribes (ST)582830
Literate Population1,8021,055747
Illiterate Population1,174440734

Nearby Villages of Gudalur

Gudalur 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KanjurNorth-East1.85 km
NeivanathamSouth-East2.15 km
VayalurSouth-West2.23 km
NagalampattuNorth-East2.45 km
AvurSouth2.58 km
ErpakkamNorth-West2.76 km
UliyampattuEast2.84 km
MadappundiNorth3.17 km
KolathurNorth-West3.63 km
AnukkumalaiSouth-East3.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gudalur

Gudalur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tandarai, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmapuri to Gudalur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gudalur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gudalur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Gudalur

Where is Gudalur located?

Gudalur village is located in Harur Taluka, Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gudalur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gudalur is Veerappanaickampatty.

What is the pincode of Gudalur?

The pincode of Gudalur is 636906.

What is the population of Gudalur?

Gudalur has a total population of 2,976, including 1,495 males and 1,481 females.

How many households are there in Gudalur?

There are 795 households in Gudalur.

What is the literacy rate in Gudalur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gudalur is 60.55%. Male literacy is 70.57% and female literacy is 50.44%.