Veerachikupam - Uthangarai, Krishnagiri

Veerachikupam 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 Veerachikupam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Veerachikupam is 644255. The village covers a total geographical area of 477.69 hectares and falls under the 635304 pincode. Uthangarai is the nearest town.

Veerachikupam 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 Veerachikupam

As per Census 2011, Veerachikupam village has a total population of 847 people, consisting of 465 males and 382 females. The village has 231 households and a sex ratio of 821 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 517 literate and 330 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Veerachikupam

Veerachikupam 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 Veerachikupam

Veerachikupam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dasampatti, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.2 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Veerachikupam

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

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