Sooranoor - Kariapatti, Virudhunagar

Sooranoor is a village situated in the Kariapatti taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kariapatti and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Sooranur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sooranoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sooranoor is 641446. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.59 hectares and falls under the 626104 pincode. Kariapatti is the nearest town.

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

Population of Sooranoor

According to the 2011 Census, Sooranoor village had a total population of 276 people, including 140 males and 136 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.07%, with male literacy at 92.74% and female literacy at 83.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Sooranoor

Sooranoor 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 Sooranoor

Sooranoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiruchchuli, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Sooranoor is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sooranoor

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

Health Facilities in Sooranoor

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

FAQs about Sooranoor