Senthittu - Yercaud, Salem

Senthittu is a village situated in the Yercaud taluka of Salem district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yercaud and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Salem. Maramangalam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Senthittu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Senthittu is 634120. The village covers a total geographical area of 212.54 hectares and falls under the 636601 pincode. Salem is the nearest town.

Senthittu 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 Senthittu

According to the 2011 Census, Senthittu village had a total population of 726 people, including 376 males and 350 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.40%, with male literacy at 45.99% and female literacy at 30.57%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 719.

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

Nearby Villages of Senthittu

Senthittu 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 Senthittu

Senthittu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Minnampalli, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.1 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Senthittu

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

FAQs about Senthittu