Odayagoundanpalayam - Gobichettipalayam, Erode

Odayagoundanpalayam is a village situated in the Gobichettipalayam taluka of Erode district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gobichettipalayam and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Erode. Odayagoundenpalayam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Odayagoundanpalayam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Odayagoundanpalayam is 634930. The village covers a total geographical area of 491.46 hectares and falls under the 638454 pincode. Kasipalayam is the nearest town.

Odayagoundanpalayam 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.

Population of Odayagoundanpalayam

According to the 2011 Census, Odayagoundanpalayam village had a total population of 1,874 people, including 940 males and 934 females, living in 593 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.34%, with male literacy at 78.83% and female literacy at 65.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 641.

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

Nearby Villages of Odayagoundanpalayam

Odayagoundanpalayam 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 Odayagoundanpalayam

Odayagoundanpalayam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiruppur Kulipalayam, while the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Erode to Odayagoundanpalayam is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Odayagoundanpalayam

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

Health Facilities in Odayagoundanpalayam

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

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