Sakkottai

Sakkottai is a village located in Karaikkudi taluka of Sivaganga district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Karaikkudi (tehsildar office) and 76km away from district headquarter Sivaganga. As per 2009 stats, Veerasekarapuram is the gram panchayat of Sakkottai village.

Here you can discover what makes Sakkottai unique in its vibrant Karaikkudi-Sivaganga region. You’ll see Sakkottai’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sakkottai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sakkottai is 640074. The village spans a total geographical area of 1484.91 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 630108. Puduvayal is nearest town to Sakkottai village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Sakkottai village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Karaikudi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sivaganga Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sakkottai

Population of Sakkottai

According to the 2011 Census, Sakkottai has a total population of about 1,208, with approximately 590 males and 618 females. The sex ratio is around 1047 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 135 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 256 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.38%, with male literacy at about 76.44% and female literacy near 60.68%. There are around 293 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sakkottai's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sakkottai

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sakkottai. As per the 2011 stats, Sakkottai had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sakkottai

Knowing the nearby villages of Sakkottai helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sakkottai.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sakkottai