Sakkangudi - Chidambaram, Cuddalore

Sakkangudi is a village situated in the Chidambaram taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chidambaram and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Sakkankudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakkangudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakkangudi is 636828. The village covers a total geographical area of 251.47 hectares and falls under the 608201 pincode. Chidambaram is the nearest town.

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

Population of Sakkangudi

As per Census 2011, Sakkangudi village has a total population of 2,043 people, consisting of 1,022 males and 1,021 females. The village has 522 households and a sex ratio of 999 females per 1,000 males. There are 221 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,276 literate and 767 illiterate residents. Additionally, 560 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 36 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakkangudi

Sakkangudi 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 Sakkangudi

Sakkangudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chidambaram, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Sakkangudi is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakkangudi

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

Health Facilities in Sakkangudi

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

FAQs about Sakkangudi