Poyyapatti - Harur, Dharmapuri
Poyyapatti 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 60 km from the district headquarters in Dharmapuri. Theerthamalai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poyyapatti village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Poyyapatti is 643354. The village covers a total geographical area of 1918.41 hectares and falls under the 636906 pincode. Harur is the nearest town.
Poyyapatti 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 Poyyapatti
As per Census 2011, Poyyapatti village has a total population of 2,577 people, consisting of 1,300 males and 1,277 females. The village has 661 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 328 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,433 literate and 1,144 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,563 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Poyyapatti are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,577 | 1,300 | 1,277 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 328 | 171 | 157 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,563 | 790 | 773 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Literate Population | 1,433 | 821 | 612 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,144 | 479 | 665 |
Nearby Villages of Poyyapatti
Poyyapatti is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Poyyapatti
Poyyapatti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmapuri to Poyyapatti is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Poyyapatti
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Poyyapatti village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Poyyapatti
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Poyyapatti village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Poyyapatti
Where is Poyyapatti located?
Poyyapatti village is located in Harur Taluka, Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Poyyapatti?
The Gram Panchayat of Poyyapatti is Theerthamalai.
What is the pincode of Poyyapatti?
The pincode of Poyyapatti is 636906.
What is the population of Poyyapatti?
Poyyapatti has a total population of 2,577, including 1,300 males and 1,277 females.
How many households are there in Poyyapatti?
There are 661 households in Poyyapatti.
What is the literacy rate in Poyyapatti?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Poyyapatti is 55.61%. Male literacy is 63.15% and female literacy is 47.92%.