Periyakottakulam - Uthangarai, Krishnagiri

Periyakottakulam is a village situated in the Uthangarai taluka of Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uthangarai and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Krishnagiri. Periya Kotta Kulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Periyakottakulam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Periyakottakulam is 644263. The village covers a total geographical area of 887.53 hectares and falls under the 635304 pincode. Uthangarai is the nearest town.

Periyakottakulam 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 Periyakottakulam

As per Census 2011, Periyakottakulam village has a total population of 2,466 people, consisting of 1,341 males and 1,125 females. The village has 596 households and a sex ratio of 838 females per 1,000 males. There are 259 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,323 literate and 1,143 illiterate residents. Additionally, 152 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Periyakottakulam

Periyakottakulam 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 Periyakottakulam

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Periyakottakulam. The nearest railway station is Dasampatti, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Krishnagiri to Periyakottakulam 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 Periyakottakulam

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

Health Facilities in Periyakottakulam

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

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