Elagiri - Nallampalli, Dharmapuri

Elagiri is a village situated in the Nallampalli taluka of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 18 km from Dharmapuri and around 18 km from Dharmapuri. Elagiri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Elagiri is 643601. The village covers a total geographical area of 1020.69 hectares and falls under the 636807 pincode. Dharmapuri is the nearest town.

Elagiri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dharmapuri Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Elagiri

According to the 2011 Census, Elagiri village had a total population of 4,947 people, including 2,533 males and 2,414 females, living in 1,307 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.45%, with male literacy at 75.35% and female literacy at 53.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 348, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Elagiri

Elagiri 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 Elagiri

Elagiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sivadi, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmapuri to Elagiri is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Elagiri

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

Health Facilities in Elagiri

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

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