Namandahalli - Palakkodu, Dharmapuri

Namandahalli is a village situated in the Palakkodu taluka of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palakkodu and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dharmapuri. Gummanur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Namandahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Namandahalli is 643194. The village covers a total geographical area of 1315.4 hectares and falls under the 636806 pincode. Marandahalli is the nearest town.

Namandahalli 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 Namandahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Namandahalli village had a total population of 3,960 people, including 2,059 males and 1,901 females, living in 925 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.15%, with male literacy at 71.12% and female literacy at 50.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 525, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 189.

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

Nearby Villages of Namandahalli

Namandahalli 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 Namandahalli

Namandahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rayakkottai, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmapuri to Namandahalli is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Namandahalli

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

Health Facilities in Namandahalli

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

FAQs about Namandahalli