Seshasamudram - Sankarapuram, Kallakurichi

Seshasamudram is a village situated in the Sankarapuram taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 8 km from Sankarapuram and around 50 km from Viluppuram. Seshasamuthiram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Seshasamudram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Seshasamudram is 633342. The village covers a total geographical area of 427.83 hectares and falls under the 606208 pincode. Sankarapuram is the nearest town.

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

Population of Seshasamudram

As per Census 2011, Seshasamudram village has a total population of 3,703 people, consisting of 1,965 males and 1,738 females. The village has 893 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 482 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,051 literate and 1,652 illiterate residents. Additionally, 312 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,7031,9651,738
Child Population (0–6 yrs)482279203
Scheduled Castes (SC)312165147
Literate Population2,0511,241810
Illiterate Population1,652724928

Nearby Villages of Seshasamudram

Seshasamudram 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)
NedumanurNorth1.83 km
CholampattuEast2.33 km
ThavadippattuSouth2.80 km
KaradichitturSouth-West2.88 km
PoykkunamNorth-West3.48 km
TirukkanangurSouth-East4.41 km
SellampattuWest4.45 km
MurarbadEast4.77 km
VadachettiyandalNorth-East4.82 km
Sembarampattu (p)North4.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Seshasamudram

Public transport in the Seshasamudram is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Siruvattur, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Seshasamudram is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Seshasamudram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Seshasamudram

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

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

FAQs about Seshasamudram

Where is Seshasamudram located?

Seshasamudram village is located in Sankarapuram Taluka, Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Seshasamudram?

The Gram Panchayat of Seshasamudram is Seshasamuthiram.

What is the pincode of Seshasamudram?

The pincode of Seshasamudram is 606208.

What is the population of Seshasamudram?

Seshasamudram has a total population of 3,703, including 1,965 males and 1,738 females.

How many households are there in Seshasamudram?

There are 893 households in Seshasamudram.

What is the literacy rate in Seshasamudram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Seshasamudram is 55.39%. Male literacy is 63.16% and female literacy is 46.61%.