Gobinathapuram - Omalur, Salem

Gobinathapuram is a village situated in the Omalur taluka of Salem district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Omalur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Salem. S. Chettipatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobinathapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobinathapuram is 633826. The village covers a total geographical area of 284.79 hectares and falls under the 636012 pincode. Karuppur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Gobinathapuram

As per Census 2011, Gobinathapuram village has a total population of 1,107 people, consisting of 574 males and 533 females. The village has 331 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 673 literate and 434 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,107574533
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1156847
Scheduled Castes (SC)482721
Scheduled Tribes (ST)532
Literate Population673388285
Illiterate Population434186248

Nearby Villages of Gobinathapuram

Gobinathapuram 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)
SakkarachettipattiNorth1.16 km
VellalapattiSouth1.54 km
JagadevampattiSouth-East1.90 km
MailapalaiyamSouth-West2.25 km
Kaminaickanpatti.South-East2.68 km
NaranampalayamSouth-West2.86 km
PottipuramNorth-West3.28 km
ThathayangarpattiEast3.36 km
Pannikaradu R.f.North-East3.47 km
KamalapuramWest3.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gobinathapuram

Public transport in the Gobinathapuram is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tinnappatti, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 3.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Salem to Gobinathapuram is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gobinathapuram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Gobinathapuram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gobinathapuram

Where is Gobinathapuram located?

Gobinathapuram village is located in Omalur Taluka, Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gobinathapuram?

The Gram Panchayat of Gobinathapuram is S. Chettipatti.

What is the pincode of Gobinathapuram?

The pincode of Gobinathapuram is 636012.

What is the population of Gobinathapuram?

Gobinathapuram has a total population of 1,107, including 574 males and 533 females.

How many households are there in Gobinathapuram?

There are 331 households in Gobinathapuram.

What is the literacy rate in Gobinathapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gobinathapuram is 60.79%. Male literacy is 67.60% and female literacy is 53.47%.