P.Settighalli - Palakkodu, Dharmapuri

P.Settighalli is a village situated in the Palakkodu taluka of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palakkodu and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Dharmapuri. P. Chettihalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for P.Settighalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of P.Settighalli is 643220. The village covers a total geographical area of 1230.45 hectares and falls under the 636808 pincode. Palakkodu is the nearest town.

P.Settighalli 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 P.Settighalli

As per Census 2011, P.Settighalli village has a total population of 7,690 people, consisting of 3,977 males and 3,713 females. The village has 1,823 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 947 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,160 literate and 3,530 illiterate residents. Additionally, 689 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for P.Settighalli are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population7,6903,9773,713
Child Population (0–6 yrs)947487460
Scheduled Castes (SC)689328361
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211011
Literate Population4,1602,4601,700
Illiterate Population3,5301,5172,013

Nearby Villages of P.Settighalli

P.Settighalli 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)
RengampattiNorth-West2.48 km
KanavenahalliSouth-West2.98 km
SengabasuvantalarNorth3.13 km
JertalarSouth-East3.34 km
ErudukuttahalliSouth-West3.92 km
GujjarahalliNorth-West4.03 km
UpparahalliNorth-West4.12 km
VelakalahalliNorth-East4.16 km
NallurWest4.34 km
DandukaranahalliEast5.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of P.Settighalli

P.Settighalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palakkodu, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 P.Settighalli is about 32 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 P.Settighalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in P.Settighalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about P.Settighalli

Where is P.Settighalli located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of P.Settighalli?

The Gram Panchayat of P.Settighalli is P. Chettihalli.

What is the pincode of P.Settighalli?

The pincode of P.Settighalli is 636808.

What is the population of P.Settighalli?

P.Settighalli has a total population of 7,690, including 3,977 males and 3,713 females.

How many households are there in P.Settighalli?

There are 1,823 households in P.Settighalli.

What is the literacy rate in P.Settighalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of P.Settighalli is 54.10%. Male literacy is 61.86% and female literacy is 45.79%.