Agraharakarai - Gobichettipalayam, Erode
Agraharakarai is a village situated in the Gobichettipalayam taluka of Erode district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gobichettipalayam and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Erode. Pariyur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agraharakarai village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Agraharakarai is 634912. The village covers a total geographical area of 397.47 hectares and falls under the 638476 pincode. Gobichettipallayam is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Agraharakarai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gobichettipalayam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tiruppur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Agraharakarai
Agraharakarai 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Palayapariyurkarai | South-East | 1.34 km |
| Pariyur | South | 2.40 km |
| Nanjaipuliampatti | West | 2.47 km |
| Kondayampalayam | North | 2.60 km |
| Puthukkarai | East | 3.24 km |
| Punjaithuraipalayam | North-West | 3.76 km |
| Nanjaigopi | South-East | 4.07 km |
| Vellalapalayam | South-East | 4.37 km |
| Lakkampatti | South-West | 4.69 km |
| Kanakampalayam | North | 5.07 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Agraharakarai
Agraharakarai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Perundurai, while the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobichettipallayam to Agraharakarai is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Erode to Agraharakarai is about 35 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 Agraharakarai
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Agraharakarai village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Agraharakarai
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Agraharakarai village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Agraharakarai
Where is Agraharakarai located?
Agraharakarai village is located in Gobichettipalayam Taluka, Erode district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Agraharakarai?
The Gram Panchayat of Agraharakarai is Pariyur.
What is the pincode of Agraharakarai?
The pincode of Agraharakarai is 638476.