Koothapadi - Pennagaram, Dharmapuri

Koothapadi is a village situated in the Pennagaram taluka of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pennagaram and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Dharmapuri. Koothapadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koothapadi is 643648. The village covers a total geographical area of 2038.6 hectares and falls under the 636810 pincode. Pennagaram is the nearest town.

Koothapadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dharmapuri Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Koothapadi

According to the 2011 Census, Koothapadi village had a total population of 12,859 people, including 6,811 males and 6,048 females, living in 3,106 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.01%, with male literacy at 72.54% and female literacy at 56.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,959, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 961.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population12,8596,8116,048
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,493784709
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,9591,039920
Scheduled Tribes (ST)961506455
Literate Population7,3894,3723,017
Illiterate Population5,4702,4393,031

Nearby Villages of Koothapadi

Koothapadi 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)
KodihalliSouth2.93 km
SenganurSouth-East3.29 km
Pennagaram R. F.North4.76 km
ParvathanahalliNorth-East5.11 km
SathiyanathapuramEast5.60 km
KukuttamaruthahalliSouth-East6.35 km
Masakkal R.f.South6.92 km
PeyalmariEast7.40 km
KattinaickenahalliNorth-East7.97 km
MaanjinaickanahalliEast8.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Koothapadi

Public transport in the Koothapadi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sivadi, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 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 Koothapadi is about 33 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 Koothapadi

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

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

Health Facilities in Koothapadi

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

Where is Koothapadi located?

Koothapadi village is located in Pennagaram Taluka, Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Koothapadi?

Koothapadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Koothapadi?

The pincode of Koothapadi is 636810.

What is the population of Koothapadi?

Koothapadi had a total population of 12,859, including 6,811 males and 6,048 females.

How many households are there in Koothapadi?

Koothapadi had 3,106 households.

What is the literacy rate in Koothapadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Koothapadi was 65.01%. Male literacy was 72.54% and female literacy was 56.51%.