Kottagudi - Bodinayakanur, Theni

Kottagudi is a village situated in the Bodinayakanur taluka of Theni district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodinayakanur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Theni Allinagaram. Kottakudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kottagudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kottagudi is 641072. The village covers a total geographical area of 6275.85 hectares and falls under the 625582 pincode. Bodinayakanur is the nearest town.

Kottagudi 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 Kottagudi

As per Census 2011, Kottagudi village has a total population of 1,730 people, consisting of 873 males and 857 females. The village has 492 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 162 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,132 literate and 598 illiterate residents. Additionally, 639 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 102 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,730873857
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1627389
Scheduled Castes (SC)639327312
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1024854
Literate Population1,132656476
Illiterate Population598217381

Nearby Villages of Kottagudi

Kottagudi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChinnakanalSouth-West7.95 km
Bodi Hill NorthEast8.56 km
VattavadaNorth8.59 km
PooparaSouth11.50 km
MelachokkanathapuramSouth-East13.83 km
KottakamboorNorth13.84 km
RajakumariSouth-West15.12 km
SilamalaiSouth-East15.49 km
PoondiNorth-East15.66 km
SanthanparaSouth15.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kottagudi

Public transport in the Kottagudi 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 70.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Theni Allinagaram to Kottagudi is about 32 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 Kottagudi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kottagudi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kottagudi

Where is Kottagudi located?

Kottagudi village is located in Bodinayakanur Taluka, Theni district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kottagudi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kottagudi is Kottakudi.

What is the pincode of Kottagudi?

The pincode of Kottagudi is 625582.

What is the population of Kottagudi?

Kottagudi has a total population of 1,730, including 873 males and 857 females.

How many households are there in Kottagudi?

There are 492 households in Kottagudi.

What is the literacy rate in Kottagudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kottagudi is 65.43%. Male literacy is 75.14% and female literacy is 55.54%.