Errakuttahalli - Palakkodu, Dharmapuri

Errakuttahalli is a village situated in the Palakkodu taluka of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palakkodu and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Dharmapuri. Nalur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Errakuttahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Errakuttahalli is 643244. The village covers a total geographical area of 1192.84 hectares and falls under the 636808 pincode. Palakkodu is the nearest town.

Errakuttahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Palacodu Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dharmapuri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Errakuttahalli

As per Census 2011, Errakuttahalli village has a total population of 535 people, consisting of 273 males and 262 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 271 literate and 264 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Errakuttahalli are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population535273262
Child Population (0–6 yrs)804436
Literate Population271146125
Illiterate Population264127137

Nearby Villages of Errakuttahalli

Errakuttahalli 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)
SirandapuramEast1.95 km
BevuhalliNorth-West2.80 km
SirenahalliNorth-East3.58 km
PikkiliSouth-East3.97 km
BoppidiNorth-East4.02 km
BudihalliNorth4.67 km
ErudukuttahalliNorth-East5.64 km
NallurNorth6.30 km
KanavenahalliNorth-East6.65 km
ThirumalvadiNorth-West6.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Errakuttahalli

Errakuttahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palakkodu, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmapuri to Errakuttahalli is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Errakuttahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Errakuttahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Errakuttahalli

Where is Errakuttahalli located?

Errakuttahalli village is located in Palakkodu Taluka, Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Errakuttahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Errakuttahalli is Nalur.

What is the pincode of Errakuttahalli?

The pincode of Errakuttahalli is 636808.

What is the population of Errakuttahalli?

Errakuttahalli has a total population of 535, including 273 males and 262 females.

How many households are there in Errakuttahalli?

There are 125 households in Errakuttahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Errakuttahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Errakuttahalli is 50.65%. Male literacy is 53.48% and female literacy is 47.71%.