Sengal - Krishnarayapuram, Karur

Sengal is a village situated in the Krishnarayapuram taluka of Karur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krishnarayapuram and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Karur. Sengal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sengal is 635600. The village covers a total geographical area of 1778.84 hectares and falls under the 639102 pincode. P. J. Cholapuram is the nearest town.

Sengal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Krishnarayapuram Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sengal

According to the 2011 Census, Sengal village had a total population of 3,849 people, including 1,902 males and 1,947 females, living in 1,020 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.05%, with male literacy at 74.70% and female literacy at 51.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 554, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Sengal

Sengal 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 Sengal

Sengal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Manavasi, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Karur to Sengal is about 35 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 Sengal

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

Health Facilities in Sengal

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

FAQs about Sengal