Karapattu - Uthangarai, Krishnagiri

Karapattu is a village situated in the Uthangarai taluka of Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uthangarai and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Krishnagiri. Karapattu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karapattu is 644173. The village covers a total geographical area of 710.72 hectares and falls under the 635207 pincode. Uthangarai is the nearest town.

Karapattu 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 Karapattu

According to the 2011 Census, Karapattu village had a total population of 2,925 people, including 1,524 males and 1,401 females, living in 710 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.82%, with male literacy at 77.51% and female literacy at 59.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 697.

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

Nearby Villages of Karapattu

Karapattu 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 Karapattu

Karapattu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kunnathur, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Krishnagiri to Karapattu is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karapattu

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

Health Facilities in Karapattu

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

FAQs about Karapattu