Sukkilanatham - Aruppukkottai, Virudhunagar

Sukkilanatham is a village situated in the Aruppukkottai taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aruppukkottai and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Sukkilanatham village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukkilanatham is 641649. The village covers a total geographical area of 294.01 hectares and falls under the 626112 pincode. Aruppukkottai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Sukkilanatham

According to the 2011 Census, Sukkilanatham village had a total population of 484 people, including 224 males and 260 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 1,161 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.74%, with male literacy at 89.16% and female literacy at 75.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukkilanatham

Sukkilanatham 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 Sukkilanatham

Sukkilanatham is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aruppukkottai, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Sukkilanatham is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukkilanatham

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

Health Facilities in Sukkilanatham

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

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