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

According to the 2011 Census, Gudalur village had a total population of 2,976 people, including 1,495 males and 1,481 females, living in 795 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.34%, with male literacy at 78.97% and female literacy at 57.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 379, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Gudalur