Talai Cholai - Yercaud, Salem

Talai Cholai is a village situated in the Yercaud taluka of Salem district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yercaud and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Salem. Thalaisolai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talai Cholai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talai Cholai is 634128. The village covers a total geographical area of 410.55 hectares and falls under the 636601 pincode. Salem is the nearest town.

Talai Cholai 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 Talai Cholai

According to the 2011 Census, Talai Cholai village had a total population of 899 people, including 435 males and 464 females, living in 259 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.79%, with male literacy at 74.68% and female literacy at 41.90%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 893.

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

Nearby Villages of Talai Cholai

Talai Cholai 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 Talai Cholai

Talai Cholai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ayodhyapattanam, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Salem to Talai Cholai is about 36 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 Talai Cholai

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

Health Facilities in Talai Cholai

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

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