Sekkanam

Sekkanam is a village located in Manapparai taluka of Tiruchirappalli district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Manapparai (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Tiruchirappalli. As per 2009 stats, Sekkanam village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Sekkanam unique in its vibrant Manapparai-Tiruchirappalli region. You’ll see Sekkanam’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 Sekkanam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sekkanam is 636066. The village spans a total geographical area of 1002.66 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 621315. Manapparai is nearest town to Sekkanam village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Sekkanam 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 Manapparai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Karur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sekkanam

Population of Sekkanam

According to the 2011 Census, Sekkanam has a total population of about 5,316, with approximately 2,599 males and 2,717 females. The sex ratio is around 1045 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 576 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 483 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 66.48%, with male literacy at about 73.57% and female literacy near 59.70%. There are around 1,328 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sekkanam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sekkanam

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

Nearby Villages of Sekkanam

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sekkanam