Thanippadi - Harur, Dharmapuri

Thanippadi is a village situated in the Harur taluka of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Dharmapuri. Periyapatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thanippadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thanippadi is 643362. The village covers a total geographical area of 363.88 hectares and falls under the 636907 pincode. Harur is the nearest town.

Thanippadi 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 Thanippadi

According to the 2011 Census, Thanippadi village had a total population of 376 people, including 184 males and 192 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.63%, with male literacy at 65.12% and female literacy at 58.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 167.

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

Nearby Villages of Thanippadi

Thanippadi 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 Thanippadi

Thanippadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Doddampatti, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmapuri to Thanippadi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thanippadi

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

Health Facilities in Thanippadi

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

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