Chintalpadi - Pappireddipatti, Dharmapuri

Chintalpadi is a village situated in the Pappireddipatti taluka of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pappireddipatti and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Dharmapuri. Chinthalpadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chintalpadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chintalpadi is 643466. The village covers a total geographical area of 1361.59 hectares and falls under the 635302 pincode. Kadathur is the nearest town.

Chintalpadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pappireddippatti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dharmapuri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chintalpadi

According to the 2011 Census, Chintalpadi village had a total population of 5,448 people, including 2,713 males and 2,735 females, living in 1,429 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.25%, with male literacy at 82.42% and female literacy at 64.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,606, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 167.

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

Nearby Villages of Chintalpadi

Chintalpadi 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 Chintalpadi

Chintalpadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thonganur, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmapuri to Chintalpadi is about 30 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 Chintalpadi

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

Health Facilities in Chintalpadi

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

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