Battamugulalam - Denkanikottai, Krishnagiri

Battamugulalam is a village situated in the Denkanikottai taluka of Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Denkanikottai and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Krishnagiri. Bettamugalalam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Battamugulalam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Battamugulalam is 644049. The village covers a total geographical area of 2836.45 hectares and falls under the 636806 pincode. Denkanikottai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Battamugulalam

As per Census 2011, Battamugulalam village has a total population of 7,929 people, consisting of 4,067 males and 3,862 females. The village has 1,662 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,216 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,871 literate and 5,058 illiterate residents. Additionally, 557 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,910 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Battamugulalam

Battamugulalam 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 Battamugulalam

Public transport in the Battamugulalam is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Marandahalli, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Krishnagiri to Battamugulalam is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Battamugulalam

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

Health Facilities in Battamugulalam

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

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