Sattapadi - Virudhachalam, Cuddalore

Sattapadi is a village situated in the Virudhachalam taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virudhachalam and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Sathapadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sattapadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sattapadi is 637208. The village covers a total geographical area of 261.95 hectares and falls under the 606103 pincode. Virudhachalam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Sattapadi

As per Census 2011, Sattapadi village has a total population of 1,318 people, consisting of 655 males and 663 females. The village has 322 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 845 literate and 473 illiterate residents. Additionally, 445 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,318655663
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1508169
Scheduled Castes (SC)445233212
Literate Population845489356
Illiterate Population473166307

Nearby Villages of Sattapadi

Sattapadi 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)
U.adhanurNorth-East1.36 km
SiruvarappurSouth-West1.47 km
Puttur Ka.West2.02 km
VilakkapadiSouth-East2.23 km
KathazhaiNorth-East2.93 km
TharmanallurSouth-East3.00 km
KottumulaiSouth-West3.09 km
KammapuramNorth-West3.15 km
MummudicholaganNorth3.24 km
DevangudiSouth-West3.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sattapadi

Sattapadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Neyveli, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Sattapadi is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sattapadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sattapadi

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

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

FAQs about Sattapadi

Where is Sattapadi located?

Sattapadi village is located in Virudhachalam Taluka, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sattapadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Sattapadi is Sathapadi.

What is the pincode of Sattapadi?

The pincode of Sattapadi is 606103.

What is the population of Sattapadi?

Sattapadi has a total population of 1,318, including 655 males and 663 females.

How many households are there in Sattapadi?

There are 322 households in Sattapadi.

What is the literacy rate in Sattapadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sattapadi is 64.11%. Male literacy is 74.66% and female literacy is 53.70%.