Saptur - Peraiyur, Madurai

Saptur is a village situated in the Peraiyur taluka of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Peraiyur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Madurai. Saptoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saptur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saptur is 640878. The village covers a total geographical area of 20901.02 hectares and falls under the 625705 pincode. Peraiyur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Saptur

According to the 2011 Census, Saptur village had a total population of 7,170 people, including 3,583 males and 3,587 females, living in 1,922 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.53%, with male literacy at 74.55% and female literacy at 58.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,418, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Saptur

Saptur 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 Saptur

Saptur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalligudi, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Madurai to Saptur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saptur

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

Health Facilities in Saptur

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

FAQs about Saptur