Kombaikkadu - Yercaud, Salem

Kombaikkadu is a village situated in the Yercaud taluka of Salem district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yercaud and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Salem. Manjakuttai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kombaikkadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kombaikkadu is 634130. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.71 hectares and falls under the 636602 pincode. Salem is the nearest town.

Kombaikkadu 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 Kombaikkadu

As per Census 2011, Kombaikkadu village has a total population of 510 people, consisting of 243 males and 267 females. The village has 135 households and a sex ratio of 1,098 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 348 literate and 162 illiterate residents. Additionally, 137 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 235 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kombaikkadu

Kombaikkadu 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 Kombaikkadu

Kombaikkadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Danishpet, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Salem to Kombaikkadu is about 35 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 Kombaikkadu

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

Health Facilities in Kombaikkadu

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

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