Gendigampatti - Pochampalli, Krishnagiri

Gendigampatti is a village situated in the Pochampalli taluka of Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pochampalli and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Krishnagiri. Kalarpathi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gendigampatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gendigampatti is 644133. The village covers a total geographical area of 1377.89 hectares and falls under the 635203 pincode. Nagojanahalli is the nearest town.

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

Population of Gendigampatti

As per Census 2011, Gendigampatti village has a total population of 6,212 people, consisting of 3,176 males and 3,036 females. The village has 1,520 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 707 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,779 literate and 2,433 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,230 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,2123,1763,036
Child Population (0–6 yrs)707379328
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,230632598
Scheduled Tribes (ST)945
Literate Population3,7792,1481,631
Illiterate Population2,4331,0281,405

Nearby Villages of Gendigampatti

Gendigampatti 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)
VadamalampattiWest3.05 km
MathinayakkampattiNorth3.10 km
MukkampattiSouth-East3.35 km
BelethottamSouth3.66 km
PedappanpattiNorth-West3.69 km
AlerahalliNorth4.09 km
SonarahalliNorth-East4.59 km
ThimminaikampattiWest5.00 km
KadappasandampattiNorth-West5.14 km
JambukuttapattiSouth-West5.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gendigampatti

Gendigampatti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Samalpatti, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Gendigampatti is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gendigampatti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gendigampatti

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

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

FAQs about Gendigampatti

Where is Gendigampatti located?

Gendigampatti village is located in Pochampalli Taluka, Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gendigampatti?

The Gram Panchayat of Gendigampatti is Kalarpathi.

What is the pincode of Gendigampatti?

The pincode of Gendigampatti is 635203.

What is the population of Gendigampatti?

Gendigampatti has a total population of 6,212, including 3,176 males and 3,036 females.

How many households are there in Gendigampatti?

There are 1,520 households in Gendigampatti.

What is the literacy rate in Gendigampatti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gendigampatti is 60.83%. Male literacy is 67.63% and female literacy is 53.72%.