Minnampalli - Vazhapadi, Salem

Minnampalli 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. Minnampalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Minnampalli is 634180. The village covers a total geographical area of 768.3 hectares and falls under the 636106 pincode. Ayothiyapattinam is the nearest town.

Minnampalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Minnampalli

As per Census 2011, Minnampalli village has a total population of 9,327 people, consisting of 4,770 males and 4,557 females. The village has 2,272 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,001 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6,437 literate and 2,890 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4,844 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population9,3274,7704,557
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,001538463
Scheduled Castes (SC)4,8442,4652,379
Scheduled Tribes (ST)642
Literate Population6,4373,6032,834
Illiterate Population2,8901,1671,723

Nearby Villages of Minnampalli

Minnampalli 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)
Agrahara NattaramangalamEast1.74 km
ChinnakavundapuramSouth-West2.20 km
KullampattiNorth2.23 km
KaripattiSouth-East2.84 km
MettupattithathanurWest2.87 km
EripudurNorth-East3.33 km
KarumapuramEast3.34 km
ValasaiyurNorth-West3.76 km
PeriyakavundapuramSouth3.77 km
PallipattiNorth-West3.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Minnampalli

Public transport in the Minnampalli 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 18.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Minnampalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Minnampalli

Where is Minnampalli located?

Minnampalli village is located in Vazhapadi Taluka, Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Minnampalli?

Minnampalli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Minnampalli?

The pincode of Minnampalli is 636106.

What is the population of Minnampalli?

Minnampalli has a total population of 9,327, including 4,770 males and 4,557 females.

How many households are there in Minnampalli?

There are 2,272 households in Minnampalli.

What is the literacy rate in Minnampalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Minnampalli is 69.01%. Male literacy is 75.53% and female literacy is 62.19%.