Pulikkarai - Palakkodu, Dharmapuri

Pulikkarai 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 12 km from the district headquarters in Dharmapuri. Pulikarai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pulikkarai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pulikkarai is 643276. The village covers a total geographical area of 1182.86 hectares and falls under the 636808 pincode. Palakkodu is the nearest town.

Pulikkarai 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 Pulikkarai

According to the 2011 Census, Pulikkarai village had a total population of 5,590 people, including 2,883 males and 2,707 females, living in 1,376 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.86%, with male literacy at 72.23% and female literacy at 52.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Pulikkarai

Pulikkarai 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 Pulikkarai

Public transport in the Pulikkarai 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 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmapuri to Pulikkarai is about 12 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 Pulikkarai

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

Health Facilities in Pulikkarai

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

FAQs about Pulikkarai