Kelapparai - Harur, Dharmapuri

Kelapparai is a village situated in the Harur taluka of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Dharmapuri. Ellapudayampatty serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kelapparai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelapparai is 643429. The village covers a total geographical area of 307.45 hectares and falls under the 636903 pincode. Harur is the nearest town.

Kelapparai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Kelapparai

According to the 2011 Census, Kelapparai village had a total population of 3,010 people, including 1,542 males and 1,468 females, living in 785 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.16%, with male literacy at 68.79% and female literacy at 46.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,133.

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

Nearby Villages of Kelapparai

Kelapparai 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 Kelapparai

Kelapparai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmapuri to Kelapparai is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelapparai

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

Health Facilities in Kelapparai

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

FAQs about Kelapparai