Karipatti - Vazhapadi, Salem

Karipatti is a village situated in the Vazhapadi taluka of Salem district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vazhapadi and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Salem. Karipatti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karipatti is 634183. The village covers a total geographical area of 541.99 hectares and falls under the 636106 pincode. Ayothiyapattinam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Karipatti

According to the 2011 Census, Karipatti village had a total population of 4,937 people, including 2,450 males and 2,487 females, living in 1,278 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.95%, with male literacy at 85.51% and female literacy at 70.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,832, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Karipatti

Karipatti 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 Karipatti

Karipatti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Minnampalli, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Salem to Karipatti is about 15 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 Karipatti

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

Health Facilities in Karipatti

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

FAQs about Karipatti