Pethathampatti - Pappireddipatti, Dharmapuri

Pethathampatti is a village situated in the Pappireddipatti taluka of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pappireddipatti and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dharmapuri. Pethathampatty serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pethathampatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pethathampatti is 643487. The village covers a total geographical area of 1131.09 hectares and falls under the 636903 pincode. Harur is the nearest town.

Pethathampatti 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 Pethathampatti

As per Census 2011, Pethathampatti village has a total population of 4,137 people, consisting of 2,088 males and 2,049 females. The village has 1,015 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 408 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,498 literate and 1,639 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,593 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pethathampatti are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,1372,0882,049
Child Population (0–6 yrs)408213195
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,5931,3041,289
Scheduled Tribes (ST)642
Literate Population2,4981,4311,067
Illiterate Population1,639657982

Nearby Villages of Pethathampatti

Pethathampatti 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)
MalagapadiSouth-West2.12 km
AchalvadiEast2.47 km
PuludiyurWest2.83 km
KokkarapattySouth-West3.38 km
NambippattiNorth-West3.49 km
KalladipattyNorth-East3.49 km
ChinnankuppamNorth-West3.65 km
NachanampattiNorth3.90 km
DevarajapalayamWest3.92 km
KudumiyampattyEast4.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pethathampatti

Pethathampatti 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 37.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pethathampatti

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pethathampatti 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 Pethathampatti

Where is Pethathampatti located?

Pethathampatti village is located in Pappireddipatti Taluka, Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pethathampatti?

The Gram Panchayat of Pethathampatti is Pethathampatty.

What is the pincode of Pethathampatti?

The pincode of Pethathampatti is 636903.

What is the population of Pethathampatti?

Pethathampatti has a total population of 4,137, including 2,088 males and 2,049 females.

How many households are there in Pethathampatti?

There are 1,015 households in Pethathampatti.

What is the literacy rate in Pethathampatti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pethathampatti is 60.38%. Male literacy is 68.53% and female literacy is 52.07%.