Kumarapalayam - Pethanaickanpalayam, Salem

Kumarapalayam is a village situated in the Pethanaickanpalayam taluka of Salem district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 25 km from Attur and around 30 km from Salem. A.komarapalayam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumarapalayam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumarapalayam is 634234. The village covers a total geographical area of 312.95 hectares and falls under the 636117 pincode. Ethapur is the nearest town.

Kumarapalayam 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 Kumarapalayam

According to the 2011 Census, Kumarapalayam village had a total population of 1,576 people, including 808 males and 768 females, living in 380 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.47%, with male literacy at 80.70% and female literacy at 66.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 392, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumarapalayam

Kumarapalayam 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 Kumarapalayam

Kumarapalayam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ettapur Road, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Salem to Kumarapalayam is about 30 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 Kumarapalayam

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

Health Facilities in Kumarapalayam

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

FAQs about Kumarapalayam