Rangappanaickenpalayam - Pethanaickanpalayam, Salem

Rangappanaickenpalayam is a village situated in the Pethanaickanpalayam taluka of Salem district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 18 km from Attur and around 40 km from Salem. Gopalapuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rangappanaickenpalayam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangappanaickenpalayam is 634282. The village covers a total geographical area of 219.39 hectares and falls under the 636107 pincode. Pethanaickanpalayam is the nearest town.

Rangappanaickenpalayam 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 Rangappanaickenpalayam

According to the 2011 Census, Rangappanaickenpalayam village had a total population of 1,216 people, including 601 males and 615 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.59%, with male literacy at 91.10% and female literacy at 76.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Rangappanaickenpalayam

Rangappanaickenpalayam 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 Rangappanaickenpalayam

Public transport in the Rangappanaickenpalayam is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ettapur Road, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Rangappanaickenpalayam

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

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