Giddanahalli - Palakkodu, Dharmapuri

Giddanahalli is a village situated in the Palakkodu taluka of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palakkodu and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Dharmapuri. Jittandahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Giddanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Giddanahalli is 643207. The village covers a total geographical area of 28.34 hectares and falls under the 636809 pincode. Marandahalli is the nearest town.

Giddanahalli 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 Giddanahalli

As per Census 2011, Giddanahalli village has a total population of 1,019 people, consisting of 533 males and 486 females. The village has 249 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 468 literate and 551 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Giddanahalli

Giddanahalli 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 Giddanahalli

Giddanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Marandahalli, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmapuri to Giddanahalli is about 40 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 Giddanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Giddanahalli

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

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