Soorapallam - Pattukkottai, Thanjavur

Soorapallam is a village situated in the Pattukkottai taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pattukkottai and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. Soorappallam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soorapallam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soorapallam is 639019. The village covers a total geographical area of 608.15 hectares and falls under the 614602 pincode. Pattukkottai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Soorapallam

According to the 2011 Census, Soorapallam village had a total population of 2,573 people, including 1,237 males and 1,336 females, living in 686 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.55%, with male literacy at 85.12% and female literacy at 74.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 369.

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

Nearby Villages of Soorapallam

Soorapallam 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 Soorapallam

Soorapallam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Atirampattinam, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Soorapallam is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Soorapallam

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

Health Facilities in Soorapallam

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

FAQs about Soorapallam