Alnatham - Hosur, Krishnagiri

Alnatham is a village situated in the Hosur taluka of Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hosur and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Krishnagiri. Palavanapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alnatham village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alnatham is 643749. The village covers a total geographical area of 280.05 hectares and falls under the 635109 pincode. Hosur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Alnatham

According to the 2011 Census, Alnatham village had a total population of 327 people, including 170 males and 157 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.86%, with male literacy at 74.68% and female literacy at 41.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population327170157
Child Population (0–6 yrs)281216
Scheduled Castes (SC)774136
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population17611858
Illiterate Population1515299

Nearby Villages of Alnatham

Alnatham 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)
SudugondapalliNorth-West1.92 km
NariganapuramNorth2.33 km
VenkatesapuramSouth2.36 km
AdvanapalliSouth-West2.45 km
MidithepalliEast2.64 km
PalavanapalliWest2.91 km
KoladasapuramNorth-West3.60 km
DhasapalliSouth-West3.74 km
MuthalliSouth-West3.94 km
BerigaiNorth-East4.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Alnatham

Alnatham is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hosur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Krishnagiri to Alnatham is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alnatham

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Alnatham

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Alnatham

Where is Alnatham located?

Alnatham village is located in Hosur Taluka, Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Alnatham?

The Gram Panchayat of Alnatham is Palavanapalli.

What is the pincode of Alnatham?

The pincode of Alnatham is 635109.

What is the population of Alnatham?

Alnatham had a total population of 327, including 170 males and 157 females.

How many households are there in Alnatham?

Alnatham had 71 households.

What is the literacy rate in Alnatham?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Alnatham was 58.86%. Male literacy was 74.68% and female literacy was 41.13%.