Mahendramangalam - Palakkodu, Dharmapuri

Mahendramangalam is a village situated in the Palakkodu taluka of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palakkodu and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Dharmapuri. Mahendramangalam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahendramangalam is 643199. The village covers a total geographical area of 1253.54 hectares and falls under the 636805 pincode. Marandahalli is the nearest town.

Mahendramangalam 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 Mahendramangalam

According to the 2011 Census, Mahendramangalam village had a total population of 3,835 people, including 2,007 males and 1,828 females, living in 923 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.16%, with male literacy at 69.52% and female literacy at 52.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 374.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahendramangalam

Mahendramangalam 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 Mahendramangalam

Mahendramangalam 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 53.3 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Mahendramangalam

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

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