Kottachchedu - Yercaud, Salem

Kottachchedu is a village situated in the Yercaud taluka of Salem district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yercaud and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Salem. Maramangalam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kottachchedu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kottachchedu is 634126. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.86 hectares and falls under the 636601 pincode. Salem is the nearest town.

Kottachchedu 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 Kottachchedu

As per Census 2011, Kottachchedu village has a total population of 311 people, consisting of 176 males and 135 females. The village has 87 households and a sex ratio of 767 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 124 literate and 187 illiterate residents. Additionally, 285 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kottachchedu

Kottachchedu 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 Kottachchedu

Kottachchedu 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 17.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Salem to Kottachchedu is about 22 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 Kottachchedu

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

Health Facilities in Kottachchedu

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

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