Sulakkal - Kinathukadavu, Coimbatore

Sulakkal is a village situated in the Kinathukadavu taluka of Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from Pollachi and around 32 km from Coimbatore. Sulakkal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sulakkal is 644497. The village covers a total geographical area of 1151.39 hectares and falls under the 642110 pincode. Pollachi is the nearest town.

Sulakkal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pollachi Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sulakkal

According to the 2011 Census, Sulakkal village had a total population of 2,869 people, including 1,399 males and 1,470 females, living in 852 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.75%, with male literacy at 75.15% and female literacy at 60.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 670, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,8691,3991,470
Child Population (0–6 yrs)227107120
Scheduled Castes (SC)670316354
Scheduled Tribes (ST)392118
Literate Population1,790971819
Illiterate Population1,079428651

Nearby Villages of Sulakkal

Sulakkal 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)
GovindapuramNorth-East2.70 km
DevarayapuramNorth-East2.79 km
VadakkipalayamSouth2.79 km
SangarayapuramNorth-West3.43 km
MuthurNorth4.02 km
KullichettipalayamSouth-East4.21 km
Mettupalayam (part)South-East4.56 km
MullipadiEast5.25 km
ChikkarayapuramSouth5.30 km
SanthegoundanpalayamSouth-East5.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sulakkal

Sulakkal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pollachi Jn, while the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.4 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 Coimbatore to Sulakkal 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 Sulakkal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sulakkal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sulakkal

Where is Sulakkal located?

Sulakkal village is located in Kinathukadavu Taluka, Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sulakkal?

Sulakkal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sulakkal?

The pincode of Sulakkal is 642110.

What is the population of Sulakkal?

Sulakkal had a total population of 2,869, including 1,399 males and 1,470 females.

How many households are there in Sulakkal?

Sulakkal had 852 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sulakkal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sulakkal was 67.75%. Male literacy was 75.15% and female literacy was 60.67%.