Kattanahalli - Palakkodu, Dharmapuri

Kattanahalli is a village situated in the Palakkodu taluka of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palakkodu and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Dharmapuri. Kathanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kattanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kattanahalli is 643269. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.68 hectares and falls under the 636808 pincode. Palakkodu is the nearest town.

Kattanahalli 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 Kattanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kattanahalli village had a total population of 803 people, including 415 males and 388 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.57%, with male literacy at 76.01% and female literacy at 48.12%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 117.

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

Nearby Villages of Kattanahalli

Kattanahalli 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 Kattanahalli

Kattanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Palakkodu, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmapuri to Kattanahalli is about 22 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 Kattanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Kattanahalli

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

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