Solakkur - Kattumannarkoil, Cuddalore

Solakkur is a village situated in the Kattumannarkoil taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kattumannarkoil and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Solakkur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Solakkur is 636998. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.49 hectares and falls under the 608303 pincode. Kattumannarkoil is the nearest town.

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

Population of Solakkur

According to the 2011 Census, Solakkur village had a total population of 729 people, including 355 males and 374 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.20%, with male literacy at 97.13% and female literacy at 79.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 458.

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

Nearby Villages of Solakkur

Solakkur 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 Solakkur

Solakkur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Vallampadugai, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Solakkur is about 30 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 Solakkur

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

Health Facilities in Solakkur

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

FAQs about Solakkur