Attavanai Kothambadi - Attur, Salem

Attavanai Kothambadi is a village situated in the Attur taluka of Salem district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Attur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Salem. Kothampadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Attavanai Kothambadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Attavanai Kothambadi is 634256. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.56 hectares and falls under the 636109 pincode. Pethanaickanapalayam is the nearest town.

Attavanai Kothambadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Attur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kallakurichi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Attavanai Kothambadi

According to the 2011 Census, Attavanai Kothambadi village had a total population of 2,569 people, including 1,303 males and 1,266 females, living in 652 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.41%, with male literacy at 84.80% and female literacy at 67.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,134.

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

Nearby Villages of Attavanai Kothambadi

Attavanai Kothambadi 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 Attavanai Kothambadi

Attavanai Kothambadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pedanayakanpalayam, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Attavanai Kothambadi

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

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