Kurukkapatti - Uthangarai, Krishnagiri

Kurukkapatti is a village situated in the Uthangarai taluka of Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uthangarai and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Krishnagiri. Veerachikuppam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurukkapatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurukkapatti is 644254. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.35 hectares and falls under the 635207 pincode. Uthangarai is the nearest town.

Kurukkapatti 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 Kurukkapatti

As per Census 2011, Kurukkapatti village has a total population of 279 people, consisting of 143 males and 136 females. The village has 68 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 145 literate and 134 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurukkapatti

Kurukkapatti 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 Kurukkapatti

Public transport in the Kurukkapatti is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tolasampatti, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Krishnagiri to Kurukkapatti is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurukkapatti

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

Health Facilities in Kurukkapatti

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

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