Perumalkuppam - Uthangarai, Krishnagiri

Perumalkuppam is a village situated in the Uthangarai taluka of Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uthangarai and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Krishnagiri. Badapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Perumalkuppam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Perumalkuppam is 644253. The village covers a total geographical area of 461.03 hectares and falls under the 635306 pincode. Uthangarai is the nearest town.

Perumalkuppam 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 Perumalkuppam

According to the 2011 Census, Perumalkuppam village had a total population of 860 people, including 471 males and 389 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 826 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.24%, with male literacy at 74.46% and female literacy at 50.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Perumalkuppam

Perumalkuppam is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Perumalkuppam

Perumalkuppam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Perumalkuppam.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Krishnagiri to Perumalkuppam is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Perumalkuppam

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

Health Facilities in Perumalkuppam

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

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