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Velakalahalli Village Details

Velakalahalli is a Village in Palakkodu Taluka , Dharmapuri district and Tamil Nadu State. Velakalahalli C.D. Block name is Karimangalam ; Palacode. Velakalahalli village Pin code is 636805. Velakalahalli Village Total population is 5184 and number of houses are 1251. Female Population is 49.7%. Village literacy rate is 61.1% and the Female Literacy rate is 26.4%.

Population

Census Parameter	Census Data
Total Population	5184
Total No of Houses	1251
Female Population %	49.7 % ( 2576)
Total Literacy rate %	61.1 % ( 3170)
Female Literacy rate	26.4 % ( 1367)
Scheduled Tribes Population %	9.9 % ( 515)
Scheduled Caste Population %	20.2 % ( 1047)
Working Population %	50.4 %
Child(0 -6) Population by 2011	606
Girl Child(0 -6) Population % by 2011	44.6 % ( 270)

Location and Administration

Velakalahalli Village Gram Panchayath name is Bikkanahalli ; Golasanahalli. Velakalahalli is 9 km distance from Sub District HeadQuarter Palakkodu and it is 30 km distance from District HeadQuarter Dharmapuri. Nearest Statutory Town is Palakkodu in 9 km Distance . Nearest Town is Marandahalli with 9 km Distance. Velakalahalli Total area is 510.78 hectares, Non-Agricultural area is 161.37 hectares andTotal irrigated area is 223.87 hectares

Education

Governement Pre Primary, Govt Primary, Govt Middle and Govt Secondary Schools are available in this Village. Nearest Govt Disabled School and Govt Medical College are in Dharmapuri. Nearest Govt Polytechnic College is in Jertalar. Nearest Private Arts and Science Degree College, Private Engineering College and Private MBA college are in Periyanahalli. Nearest Private ITA College is in Marandahalli. Nearest Private Senior Secondary School is in Karukkanahalli.

Health

3 Primary Health Sub-Centres available in this village.

Agriculture

Coconut, Sugarcane and Mango are agriculture commodities grow in this village. Jute Products HandiCraft item is in this village. 7 hours agricultural power supply in summer and 5 hours agricultural power supply in winter is available in this village. Total irrigated area in this village is 223.87 hectares from Boreholes/Tube wells 187.45 hectares and from Lakes or tanks 36.42 hectares are the Sources of irrigation.

Drinking-Water and Sanitation

Treated Tap Water Supply all round the year and in summer also available. UnCovered Well, Hand Pump and Tube Wells/Boreholes are other Drinking Water sources.
Open Drainage System Available in this Village. There is no system to Collect garbage on street. Drain water is discharged directly into water bodies.

Communication

Sub Post Office is available in this Village. LandLine available. Mobile Coverage is available. Nearest Internet Centre is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest Private Courier Facility is in 5 - 10 km.

Transportation

Public Bus service available in this village. Private Bus service available in this village. Nearest Railway Station is in 5 - 10 km.

No Nearest National Highway in less than 10 km. State Highway passes through this village. District Road passes through this village.
Pucca road, Kuccha Road, Macadam Road and Foot Path are other Roads and Transportation within the village.

Commerce

Nearest ATM is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest Commercial Bank is in 5 - 10 km. Cooperative Bank available in this village. Agricultural Credit Society is available in this village.

Other Amenities

This Village has a Power supply with 12 hour power supply in summer and 8 hour power supply in winter, Anganwadi centre, ASHA, Birth & Death registration office, Sports facilities, Public library, Daily News Paper and Polling station are the other amenities in the village.