Velayudhampalayam - Dharapuram, Tiruppur

Velayudhampalayam is a village situated in the Dharapuram taluka of Tiruppur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharapuram and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Tiruppur. Velayuthampalayam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Velayudhampalayam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Velayudhampalayam is 644666. The village covers a total geographical area of 804.67 hectares and falls under the 638660 pincode. Rudravathy is the nearest town.

Velayudhampalayam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dharapuram Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Erode Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Velayudhampalayam

According to the 2011 Census, Velayudhampalayam village had a total population of 758 people, including 387 males and 371 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.54%, with male literacy at 83.24% and female literacy at 63.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133.

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

Nearby Villages of Velayudhampalayam

Velayudhampalayam 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 Velayudhampalayam

Velayudhampalayam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiruppur, while the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tiruppur to Velayudhampalayam is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Velayudhampalayam

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

Health Facilities in Velayudhampalayam

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

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