Vellalapatti - Pappireddipatti, Dharmapuri

Vellalapatti is a village situated in the Pappireddipatti taluka of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pappireddipatti and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Dharmapuri. Bommidi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vellalapatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vellalapatti is 643525. The village covers a total geographical area of 324.77 hectares and falls under the 636905 pincode. B.mallapuram is the nearest town.

Vellalapatti 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 Vellalapatti

According to the 2011 Census, Vellalapatti village had a total population of 609 people, including 331 males and 278 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 840 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.11%, with male literacy at 87.18% and female literacy at 71.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Vellalapatti

Vellalapatti 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 Vellalapatti

Vellalapatti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bommidi, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmapuri to Vellalapatti is about 37 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 Vellalapatti

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

Health Facilities in Vellalapatti

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

FAQs about Vellalapatti