Sellankuppam - Vanapuram, Kallakurichi

Sellankuppam is a village situated in the Vanapuram taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from Tirukkoyilur and around 53 km from Viluppuram. Varagur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sellankuppam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sellankuppam is 633059. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.76 hectares and falls under the 605754 pincode. Mannlurpettai is the nearest town.

Sellankuppam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Sellankuppam

According to the 2011 Census, Sellankuppam village had a total population of 1,298 people, including 653 males and 645 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.02%, with male literacy at 76.90% and female literacy at 57.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104.

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

Nearby Villages of Sellankuppam

Sellankuppam 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 Sellankuppam

Sellankuppam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adhichchanur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Sellankuppam is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sellankuppam

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

Health Facilities in Sellankuppam

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

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