Tenkaraikottai - Pappireddipatti, Dharmapuri

Tenkaraikottai 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 40 km from the district headquarters in Dharmapuri. Thenkaraikottai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tenkaraikottai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tenkaraikottai is 643490. The village covers a total geographical area of 1314.61 hectares and falls under the 636904 pincode. Harur is the nearest town.

Tenkaraikottai 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 Tenkaraikottai

According to the 2011 Census, Tenkaraikottai village had a total population of 5,142 people, including 2,603 males and 2,539 females, living in 1,337 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.67%, with male literacy at 81.00% and female literacy at 62.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,017, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Tenkaraikottai

Tenkaraikottai 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 Tenkaraikottai

Tenkaraikottai 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 34.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmapuri to Tenkaraikottai is about 40 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 Tenkaraikottai

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

Health Facilities in Tenkaraikottai

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

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