Sammandapuram - Rajapalayam, Virudhunagar

Sammandapuram is a village situated in the Rajapalayam taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapalayam and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Melappattamkarisalkulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sammandapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sammandapuram is 641171. The village covers a total geographical area of 1599.92 hectares and falls under the 626142 pincode. Rajapalayam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Sammandapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Sammandapuram village had a total population of 5,462 people, including 2,801 males and 2,661 females, living in 1,470 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.75%, with male literacy at 92.23% and female literacy at 83.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,470, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Sammandapuram

Sammandapuram 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 Sammandapuram

Sammandapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajapalayam, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Sammandapuram is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sammandapuram

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

Health Facilities in Sammandapuram

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

FAQs about Sammandapuram