Sathakkudi - Avudayarkoil, Pudukkottai

Sathakkudi is a village situated in the Avudayarkoil taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Avudayarkoil and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Keelkudivattadur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sathakkudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sathakkudi is 639900. The village covers a total geographical area of 389.57 hectares and falls under the 614629 pincode. Aranthangi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Sathakkudi

As per Census 2011, Sathakkudi village has a total population of 664 people, consisting of 319 males and 345 females. The village has 164 households and a sex ratio of 1,081 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 516 literate and 148 illiterate residents. Additionally, 268 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population664319345
Child Population (0–6 yrs)593029
Scheduled Castes (SC)268129139
Literate Population516252264
Illiterate Population1486781

Nearby Villages of Sathakkudi

Sathakkudi 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)
PattumudaiyanSouth0.73 km
KallakattanSouth1.54 km
VettanurNorth1.80 km
KasavayalWest1.84 km
NilaiyurEast2.16 km
NirvilangulamNorth2.56 km
KuttanurNorth-East2.91 km
MuduvalaikudiNorth-West2.95 km
Vellur SiruvaraiSouth-East3.03 km
SolaniNorth3.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sathakkudi

Public transport in the Sathakkudi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arantangi, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pudukkottai to Sathakkudi 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 Sathakkudi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sathakkudi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sathakkudi

Where is Sathakkudi located?

Sathakkudi village is located in Avudayarkoil Taluka, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sathakkudi?

The Gram Panchayat of Sathakkudi is Keelkudivattadur.

What is the pincode of Sathakkudi?

The pincode of Sathakkudi is 614629.

What is the population of Sathakkudi?

Sathakkudi has a total population of 664, including 319 males and 345 females.

How many households are there in Sathakkudi?

There are 164 households in Sathakkudi.

What is the literacy rate in Sathakkudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sathakkudi is 77.71%. Male literacy is 79.00% and female literacy is 76.52%.