Kukuttamaruthahalli - Pennagaram, Dharmapuri

Kukuttamaruthahalli is a village situated in the Pennagaram taluka of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pennagaram and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Dharmapuri. Kookkuttamarathuhalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kukuttamaruthahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukuttamaruthahalli is 643650. The village covers a total geographical area of 1397.4 hectares and falls under the 636810 pincode. Pennagaram is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kukuttamaruthahalli

As per Census 2011, Kukuttamaruthahalli village has a total population of 3,456 people, consisting of 1,835 males and 1,621 females. The village has 825 households and a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males. There are 358 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,802 literate and 1,654 illiterate residents. Additionally, 666 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 87 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,4561,8351,621
Child Population (0–6 yrs)358204154
Scheduled Castes (SC)666353313
Scheduled Tribes (ST)874938
Literate Population1,8021,068734
Illiterate Population1,654767887

Nearby Villages of Kukuttamaruthahalli

Kukuttamaruthahalli 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)
KadamadaiEast2.68 km
SenganurNorth-West3.25 km
SathiyanathapuramNorth3.74 km
MaanjinaickanahalliNorth-East4.94 km
KodihalliNorth-West5.26 km
Masakkal R.f.West5.26 km
PudupattiSouth-East5.70 km
PeyalmariNorth-East6.32 km
KoothapadiNorth-West6.35 km
EchanahalliNorth-East6.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kukuttamaruthahalli

Kukuttamaruthahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 27.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kukuttamaruthahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kukuttamaruthahalli

Where is Kukuttamaruthahalli located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kukuttamaruthahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Kukuttamaruthahalli is Kookkuttamarathuhalli.

What is the pincode of Kukuttamaruthahalli?

The pincode of Kukuttamaruthahalli is 636810.

What is the population of Kukuttamaruthahalli?

Kukuttamaruthahalli has a total population of 3,456, including 1,835 males and 1,621 females.

How many households are there in Kukuttamaruthahalli?

There are 825 households in Kukuttamaruthahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Kukuttamaruthahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kukuttamaruthahalli is 52.14%. Male literacy is 58.20% and female literacy is 45.28%.