Sarukkai - Papanasam, Thanjavur

Sarukkai is a village situated in the Papanasam taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Papanasam and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. Sarukkai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarukkai is 638597. The village covers a total geographical area of 346.12 hectares and falls under the 614203 pincode. Papanasam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Sarukkai

According to the 2011 Census, Sarukkai village had a total population of 2,529 people, including 1,263 males and 1,266 females, living in 635 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.48%, with male literacy at 84.44% and female literacy at 62.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 707.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarukkai

Sarukkai 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 Sarukkai

Sarukkai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pandaravadai, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Sarukkai is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarukkai

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

Health Facilities in Sarukkai

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

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