Kiraipatty - Harur, Dharmapuri

Kiraipatty is a village situated in the Harur taluka of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Dharmapuri. Keeraipatty serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kiraipatty village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kiraipatty is 643428. The village covers a total geographical area of 754.79 hectares and falls under the 636903 pincode. Harur is the nearest town.

Kiraipatty 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 Kiraipatty

According to the 2011 Census, Kiraipatty village had a total population of 2,027 people, including 1,020 males and 1,007 females, living in 535 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.31%, with male literacy at 81.89% and female literacy at 62.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 250.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,0271,0201,007
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19610987
Scheduled Castes (SC)1377067
Scheduled Tribes (ST)250132118
Literate Population1,324746578
Illiterate Population703274429

Nearby Villages of Kiraipatty

Kiraipatty 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)
KudumiyampattySouth2.09 km
EllepudayampattiNorth-East2.14 km
KelapparaiEast2.19 km
KalladipattyWest2.41 km
AchalvadiSouth-West3.25 km
PudurEast3.28 km
SamanattamSouth-East3.37 km
KammalampattyNorth3.64 km
NachanampattiWest3.96 km
PonneriNorth-East4.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kiraipatty

Kiraipatty 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 42.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Kiraipatty 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 Kiraipatty

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kiraipatty

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kiraipatty

Where is Kiraipatty located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kiraipatty?

The Gram Panchayat of Kiraipatty is Keeraipatty.

What is the pincode of Kiraipatty?

The pincode of Kiraipatty is 636903.

What is the population of Kiraipatty?

Kiraipatty had a total population of 2,027, including 1,020 males and 1,007 females.

How many households are there in Kiraipatty?

Kiraipatty had 535 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kiraipatty?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kiraipatty was 72.31%. Male literacy was 81.89% and female literacy was 62.83%.