Kilakalathur - Nemili, Ranipet

Kilakalathur is a village situated in the Nemili taluka of Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu. Kilkalathur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kilakalathur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kilakalathur is 630626. The village covers a total geographical area of 552.62 hectares and falls under the 632502 pincode. Nemili is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Kilakalathur

As per Census 2011, Kilakalathur village has a total population of 1,734 people, consisting of 886 males and 848 females. The village has 431 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,174 literate and 560 illiterate residents. Additionally, 934 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,734886848
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1809486
Scheduled Castes (SC)934475459
Literate Population1,174688486
Illiterate Population560198362

Nearby Villages of Kilakalathur

Kilakalathur 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)
ElathurNorth-West2.05 km
OchalamNorth2.55 km
KizveedhiSouth-West2.83 km
SirunamalliEast2.96 km
MeleriWest3.12 km
SelvamandaiNorth-West3.54 km
NemiliSouth-East3.69 km
ArumbakkamNorth4.25 km
VepperiSouth4.30 km
KilvenkatapuramEast4.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kilakalathur

Kilakalathur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Anavardikhanpet, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 4
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nemili to Kilakalathur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kilakalathur

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

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

Health Facilities in Kilakalathur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kilakalathur 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 Kilakalathur

Where is Kilakalathur located?

Kilakalathur village is located in Nemili Taluka, Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kilakalathur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kilakalathur is Kilkalathur.

What is the pincode of Kilakalathur?

The pincode of Kilakalathur is 632502.

What is the population of Kilakalathur?

Kilakalathur has a total population of 1,734, including 886 males and 848 females.

How many households are there in Kilakalathur?

There are 431 households in Kilakalathur.

What is the literacy rate in Kilakalathur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kilakalathur is 67.70%. Male literacy is 77.65% and female literacy is 57.31%.