Edappulinadu Village - Kolli Hills, Namakkal

Edappulinadu is a village situated in the Kolli Hills taluka of Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 62 km from Rasipuram and around 88 km from Namakkal. Edapuli Nadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Edappulinadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Edappulinadu is 634562. The village covers a total geographical area of 1042.15 hectares and falls under the 637415 pincode. Rasipuram is the nearest town.

Edappulinadu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Senthamangalam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Namakkal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Edappulinadu

As per Census 2011, Edappulinadu village has a total population of 2,309 people, consisting of 1,212 males and 1,097 females. The village has 600 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 237 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,054 literate and 1,255 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,288 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 2,309 1,212 1,097
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 237 125 112
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 2,288 1,204 1,084
Literate Population 1,054 601 453
Illiterate Population 1,255 611 644

Nearby Villages of Edappulinadu

Edappulinadu 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
ThiruppulinaduSouth3.00 km
Nayakkankombai R.f.North-East3.27 km
ChithurnaduNorth3.47 km
BailnaduWest3.50 km
PelappadinaduSouth-East4.51 km
Varakur R.f.North5.69 km
PeraikkarinaduNorth-West5.84 km
AlathurnaduEast6.14 km
PudurpallapattiNorth-East6.15 km
Perumal Malai R.f.East6.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Edappulinadu

Edappulinadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Valappadi G Hlt, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station Yes Available within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Namakkal to Edappulinadu is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Edappulinadu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Edappulinadu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Edappulinadu

Where is Edappulinadu located?

Edappulinadu village is located in Kolli Hills Taluka, Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Edappulinadu?

The Gram Panchayat of Edappulinadu is Edapuli Nadu.

What is the pincode of Edappulinadu?

The pincode of Edappulinadu is 637415.

What is the population of Edappulinadu?

Edappulinadu has a total population of 2,309, including 1,212 males and 1,097 females.

How many households are there in Edappulinadu?

There are 600 households in Edappulinadu.

What is the literacy rate in Edappulinadu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Edappulinadu is 45.65%. Male literacy is 49.59% and female literacy is 41.29%.