Karungalpatti - Vazhapadi, Salem

Karungalpatti is a village situated in the Vazhapadi taluka of Salem district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vazhapadi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Salem. Thekkalpatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karungalpatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karungalpatti is 634214. The village covers a total geographical area of 128.32 hectares and falls under the 636202 pincode. Vazhapadi is the nearest town.

Karungalpatti 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 Karungalpatti

According to the 2011 Census, Karungalpatti village had a total population of 419 people, including 215 males and 204 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.43%, with male literacy at 66.13% and female literacy at 54.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 200, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 86.

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

Nearby Villages of Karungalpatti

Karungalpatti 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 Karungalpatti

Karungalpatti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Valappadi G Hlt, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.3 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Karungalpatti

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

FAQs about Karungalpatti