Sengadu - Gangavalli, Salem

Sengadu is a village situated in the Gangavalli taluka of Salem district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangavalli and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Salem. Jangamasamudram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sengadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sengadu is 634340. The village covers a total geographical area of 511.01 hectares and falls under the 636113 pincode. Thammampatti is the nearest town.

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

Population of Sengadu

According to the 2011 Census, Sengadu village had a total population of 974 people, including 513 males and 461 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.97%, with male literacy at 80.44% and female literacy at 62.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 237, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 218.

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

Nearby Villages of Sengadu

Sengadu 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 Sengadu

Sengadu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Attur, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Salem to Sengadu is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sengadu

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

Health Facilities in Sengadu

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

FAQs about Sengadu