Sekkarapatti - Kadayampatti, Salem

Sekkarapatti is a village situated in the Kadayampatti taluka of Salem district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 35 km from Omalur and around 47 km from Salem. Veppilai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sekkarapatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sekkarapatti is 633800. The village covers a total geographical area of 610.38 hectares and falls under the 636352 pincode. Kadayampatti is the nearest town.

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

Population of Sekkarapatti

As per Census 2011, Sekkarapatti village has a total population of 2,319 people, consisting of 1,285 males and 1,034 females. The village has 525 households and a sex ratio of 804 females per 1,000 males. There are 278 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,291 literate and 1,028 illiterate residents. Additionally, 133 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 460 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3191,2851,034
Child Population (0–6 yrs)278135143
Scheduled Castes (SC)1337558
Scheduled Tribes (ST)460261199
Literate Population1,291816475
Illiterate Population1,028469559

Nearby Villages of Sekkarapatti

Sekkarapatti 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)
KullamanickenpattiSouth1.14 km
EttikuttapattiEast1.29 km
NaranampalayamNorth-East1.41 km
PuliyampattiSouth-West2.08 km
KamalapuramNorth2.15 km
MailapalaiyamEast2.25 km
SangitapattiSouth-East2.51 km
KollappattiSouth-East3.61 km
ThathayampattiNorth-West3.84 km
PottipuramNorth3.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sekkarapatti

Sekkarapatti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Omalur, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 2.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Salem to Sekkarapatti is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sekkarapatti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sekkarapatti

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sekkarapatti

Where is Sekkarapatti located?

Sekkarapatti village is located in Kadayampatti Taluka, Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sekkarapatti?

The Gram Panchayat of Sekkarapatti is Veppilai.

What is the pincode of Sekkarapatti?

The pincode of Sekkarapatti is 636352.

What is the population of Sekkarapatti?

Sekkarapatti has a total population of 2,319, including 1,285 males and 1,034 females.

How many households are there in Sekkarapatti?

There are 525 households in Sekkarapatti.

What is the literacy rate in Sekkarapatti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sekkarapatti is 55.67%. Male literacy is 63.50% and female literacy is 45.94%.