Kullichettipatti - Nilakkottai, Dindigul

Kullichettipatti is a village situated in the Nilakkottai taluka of Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nilakkottai and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Dindigul. Kullichettipatti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kullichettipatti is 635480. The village covers a total geographical area of 196.31 hectares and falls under the 624219 pincode. Nilakkottai is the nearest town.

Kullichettipatti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nilakkottai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dindigul Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kullichettipatti

As per Census 2011, Kullichettipatti village has a total population of 1,380 people, consisting of 694 males and 686 females. The village has 368 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,015 literate and 365 illiterate residents. Additionally, 498 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,380694686
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1256362
Scheduled Castes (SC)498245253
Literate Population1,015545470
Illiterate Population365149216

Nearby Villages of Kullichettipatti

Kullichettipatti 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)
BodiagoundanpattiNorth-West1.34 km
NadakottaiSouth-West2.02 km
SithargalnathamSouth-East2.95 km
SivagnanapuramNorth-West3.13 km
MusuvanuthuNorth-East3.34 km
PillaiyarnathamEast4.01 km
ViralimayanpattiSouth-West4.76 km
SekkapattiWest4.79 km
KalluthuSouth4.98 km
KoovanuthuNorth-East5.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kullichettipatti

Kullichettipatti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kodaikanal Road, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.7 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 Dindigul to Kullichettipatti is about 38 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 Kullichettipatti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kullichettipatti

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kullichettipatti 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)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kullichettipatti

Where is Kullichettipatti located?

Kullichettipatti village is located in Nilakkottai Taluka, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kullichettipatti?

Kullichettipatti is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kullichettipatti?

The pincode of Kullichettipatti is 624219.

What is the population of Kullichettipatti?

Kullichettipatti has a total population of 1,380, including 694 males and 686 females.

How many households are there in Kullichettipatti?

There are 368 households in Kullichettipatti.

What is the literacy rate in Kullichettipatti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kullichettipatti is 73.55%. Male literacy is 78.53% and female literacy is 68.51%.