Hanumanthapuram - Denkanikottai, Krishnagiri

Hanumanthapuram is a village situated in the Denkanikottai taluka of Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Denkanikottai and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Krishnagiri. Hanumanthapuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hanumanthapuram is 644050. The village covers a total geographical area of 1500.3 hectares and falls under the 635107 pincode. Denkanikottai is the nearest town.

Hanumanthapuram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Hanumanthapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Hanumanthapuram village had a total population of 5,241 people, including 2,712 males and 2,529 females, living in 1,125 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.80%, with male literacy at 67.26% and female literacy at 49.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 652, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 739.

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

Nearby Villages of Hanumanthapuram

Hanumanthapuram 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 Hanumanthapuram

Hanumanthapuram is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Periyanagathunai, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Krishnagiri to Hanumanthapuram is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hanumanthapuram

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

Health Facilities in Hanumanthapuram

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

FAQs about Hanumanthapuram