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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Periyakottakulam village had a total population of 2,466 people, including 1,341 males and 1,125 females, living in 596 households. The sex ratio was 839 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.95%, with male literacy at 68.27% and female literacy at 50.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152.

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

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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