Ahamalai - Bodinayakanur, Theni

Ahamalai is a village situated in the Bodinayakanur taluka of Theni district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 58 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodinayakanur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Theni Allinagaram. Agamalai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ahamalai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ahamalai is 641074. The village covers a total geographical area of 13421.36 hectares and falls under the 625605 pincode. Periyakulam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Ahamalai

As per Census 2011, Ahamalai village has a total population of 1,468 people, consisting of 758 males and 710 females. The village has 452 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 654 literate and 814 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 188 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ahamalai

Ahamalai 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 Ahamalai

Ahamalai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palani, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Theni Allinagaram to Ahamalai is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ahamalai

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

Health Facilities in Ahamalai

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

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