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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kottagudi village had a total population of 1,730 people, including 873 males and 857 females, living in 492 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.19%, with male literacy at 82.00% and female literacy at 61.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 639, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 102.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Kottagudi