Yedappalli - Coonoor, The Nilgiris

Yedappalli is a village situated in the Coonoor taluka of The Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Coonoor and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Udhagamandalam. Yedappalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yedappalli is 635111. The village covers a total geographical area of 1206.89 hectares and falls under the 643204 pincode. Coonoor is the nearest town.

Yedappalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Coonoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nilgiris Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Yedappalli

As per Census 2011, Yedappalli village has a total population of 5,232 people, consisting of 2,448 males and 2,784 females. The village has 1,512 households and a sex ratio of 1,137 females per 1,000 males. There are 417 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,881 literate and 1,351 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,832 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 31 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Yedappalli

Yedappalli 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 Yedappalli

Yedappalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wellington, while the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Udhagamandalam to Yedappalli is about 23 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 Yedappalli

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

Health Facilities in Yedappalli

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

FAQs about Yedappalli