Vellakkadai - Yercaud, Salem

Vellakkadai is a village situated in the Yercaud taluka of Salem district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yercaud and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Salem. Vellakkadai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vellakkadai is 634094. The village covers a total geographical area of 364.97 hectares and falls under the 636602 pincode. Yercaud is the nearest town.

Vellakkadai 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 Vellakkadai

As per Census 2011, Vellakkadai village has a total population of 699 people, consisting of 346 males and 353 females. The village has 196 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 361 literate and 338 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 571 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vellakkadai

Vellakkadai 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 Vellakkadai

Public transport in the Vellakkadai is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lokur, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.6 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Vellakkadai

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

FAQs about Vellakkadai