Thirumalvadi - Palakkodu, Dharmapuri

Thirumalvadi 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 38 km from the district headquarters in Dharmapuri. Ganapathi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thirumalvadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thirumalvadi is 643240. The village covers a total geographical area of 2706.67 hectares and falls under the 636808 pincode. Palakkodu is the nearest town.

Thirumalvadi 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 Thirumalvadi

According to the 2011 Census, Thirumalvadi village had a total population of 4,852 people, including 2,496 males and 2,356 females, living in 1,209 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.88%, with male literacy at 67.18% and female literacy at 50.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 672, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 234.

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

Nearby Villages of Thirumalvadi

Thirumalvadi 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 Thirumalvadi

Thirumalvadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marandahalli, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmapuri to Thirumalvadi is about 38 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 Thirumalvadi

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

Health Facilities in Thirumalvadi

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

FAQs about Thirumalvadi