Sengaputheri - Kalasapakkam, Tiruvannamalai

Sengaputheri is a village situated in the Kalasapakkam taluka of Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu. Sengaputheri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sengaputheri is 631754. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.06 hectares and falls under the 606906 pincode. Polur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sengaputheri

As per Census 2011, Sengaputheri village has a total population of 1,832 people, consisting of 929 males and 903 females. The village has 438 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,197 literate and 635 illiterate residents. Additionally, 599 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sengaputheri are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,832929903
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1889890
Scheduled Castes (SC)599303296
Literate Population1,197701496
Illiterate Population635228407

Nearby Villages of Sengaputheri

Sengaputheri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SiruvallurWest1.77 km
Vilvarayanallur (mel)South-East1.98 km
KachirimangalamSouth-East2.44 km
ErnamangalamSouth2.79 km
SomanathaputhurNorth-East2.88 km
KettavarampalayamWest3.09 km
ArunagirimangalamSouth-West3.71 km
ElathurSouth-East3.81 km
VanniyanurEast4.09 km
SholavaramSouth4.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sengaputheri

Public transport in the Sengaputheri is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Agaram Sibbandi, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Polur to Sengaputheri is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sengaputheri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sengaputheri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sengaputheri

Where is Sengaputheri located?

Sengaputheri village is located in Kalasapakkam Taluka, Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sengaputheri?

Sengaputheri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sengaputheri?

The pincode of Sengaputheri is 606906.

What is the population of Sengaputheri?

Sengaputheri has a total population of 1,832, including 929 males and 903 females.

How many households are there in Sengaputheri?

There are 438 households in Sengaputheri.

What is the literacy rate in Sengaputheri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sengaputheri is 65.34%. Male literacy is 75.46% and female literacy is 54.93%.