Surankudi - Sattur, Virudhunagar

Surankudi is a village situated in the Sattur taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sattur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Soorangudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surankudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surankudi is 641728. The village covers a total geographical area of 1128.35 hectares and falls under the 626203 pincode. Sattur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Surankudi

According to the 2011 Census, Surankudi village had a total population of 5,195 people, including 2,590 males and 2,605 females, living in 1,500 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.81%, with male literacy at 81.32% and female literacy at 60.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,512, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Surankudi

Surankudi 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 Surankudi

Surankudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Satur, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Surankudi is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surankudi

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

Health Facilities in Surankudi

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

FAQs about Surankudi