Karnampattu - Katpadi, Vellore

Karnampattu is a village situated in the Katpadi taluka of Vellore district, Tamil Nadu. Karnambut serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karnampattu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karnampattu is 630455. The village covers a total geographical area of 587.06 hectares and falls under the 632519 pincode. Katpadi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Karnampattu

As per Census 2011, Karnampattu village has a total population of 3,019 people, consisting of 1,490 males and 1,529 females. The village has 783 households and a sex ratio of 1,026 females per 1,000 males. There are 343 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,988 literate and 1,031 illiterate residents. Additionally, 687 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0191,4901,529
Child Population (0–6 yrs)343176167
Scheduled Castes (SC)687336351
Literate Population1,9881,111877
Illiterate Population1,031379652

Nearby Villages of Karnampattu

Karnampattu 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)
ArumparuthiSouth-West1.58 km
AmmundiEast2.30 km
PuthurNorth2.44 km
SevurWest2.54 km
ArapakkamSouth2.62 km
SembarayanalloreNorth-East2.92 km
PerumugaiSouth-West3.35 km
EranthangalNorth3.65 km
KilminnalSouth-East4.04 km
VenkatapuramSouth-West4.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karnampattu

Karnampattu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiruvalam, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katpadi to Karnampattu is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karnampattu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Karnampattu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Karnampattu

Where is Karnampattu located?

Karnampattu village is located in Katpadi Taluka, Vellore district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karnampattu?

The Gram Panchayat of Karnampattu is Karnambut.

What is the pincode of Karnampattu?

The pincode of Karnampattu is 632519.

What is the population of Karnampattu?

Karnampattu has a total population of 3,019, including 1,490 males and 1,529 females.

How many households are there in Karnampattu?

There are 783 households in Karnampattu.

What is the literacy rate in Karnampattu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karnampattu is 65.85%. Male literacy is 74.56% and female literacy is 57.36%.