Sothiyakudi Village Overview
Sothiyakudi is a village in Sirkali tehsil of Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 15 km from Sirkali tehsil headquarters and around 69 km from Nagapattinam district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Sothiyakudi village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Sothiyakudi village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sothiyakudi is 637377. The village covers a geographical area of 633.45 hectares and has a pincode of 609102. Annamalai Nagar is the nearest town.
Location Map of Sothiyakudi
Population & Demographics of Sothiyakudi
This section provides population and demographic details of Sothiyakudi village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,973 | 1,475 | 1,498 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 324 | 178 | 146 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,359 | 680 | 679 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 2,293 | 1,219 | 1,074 |
| Illiterate Population | 680 | 256 | 424 |
Key population details of Sothiyakudi village are given below:
- Sothiyakudi village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,973, including approximately 1,475 males and 1,498 females, with a sex ratio of 1015 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,359 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Sothiyakudi village is high, with a literacy rate of about 77.13%.
- There are around 718 households in Sothiyakudi village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sothiyakudi
Transport facilities help residents of Sothiyakudi village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sothiyakudi
The following villages are located close to Sothiyakudi and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sothiyakudi
- Where is Sothiyakudi located?
- Sothiyakudi village is located in Sirkali Taluka, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sothiyakudi?
- Sothiyakudi is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Sothiyakudi?
- The pincode of Sothiyakudi is 609102.
- What is the population of Sothiyakudi?
- Sothiyakudi has a total population of 2,973, including 1,475 males and 1,498 females.
- How many households are there in Sothiyakudi?
- There are 718 households in Sothiyakudi.
- What is the literacy rate in Sothiyakudi?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sothiyakudi is 77.13%. Male literacy is 82.64% and female literacy is 71.70%.