Samalpatti - Uthangarai, Krishnagiri

Samalpatti is a village situated in the Uthangarai taluka of Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uthangarai and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Krishnagiri. Samalpatti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samalpatti is 644191. The village covers a total geographical area of 373.8 hectares and falls under the 635306 pincode. Uthangarai is the nearest town.

Samalpatti 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 Samalpatti

As per Census 2011, Samalpatti village has a total population of 4,001 people, consisting of 1,962 males and 2,039 females. The village has 965 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 485 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,648 literate and 1,353 illiterate residents. Additionally, 918 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,0011,9622,039
Child Population (0–6 yrs)485232253
Scheduled Castes (SC)918445473
Scheduled Tribes (ST)734
Literate Population2,6481,4341,214
Illiterate Population1,353528825

Nearby Villages of Samalpatti

Samalpatti 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KanichiSouth-East1.44 km
NagalpattiWest1.79 km
NaralepalleEast1.96 km
KanganurSouth2.14 km
ParasanurNorth-East2.15 km
AthiveereyampattiSouth-West2.23 km
KumarampattyNorth-East2.49 km
MotturSouth2.80 km
PasandiSouth-West2.84 km
KursampattiSouth-East2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Samalpatti

Samalpatti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Samalpatti, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Krishnagiri to Samalpatti is about 35 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 Samalpatti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Samalpatti

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Samalpatti

Where is Samalpatti located?

Samalpatti village is located in Uthangarai Taluka, Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Samalpatti?

Samalpatti is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Samalpatti?

The pincode of Samalpatti is 635306.

What is the population of Samalpatti?

Samalpatti has a total population of 4,001, including 1,962 males and 2,039 females.

How many households are there in Samalpatti?

There are 965 households in Samalpatti.

What is the literacy rate in Samalpatti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Samalpatti is 66.18%. Male literacy is 73.09% and female literacy is 59.54%.