Sottamuri Village Overview
Sottamuri is a village in Tiruchuli tehsil of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 25 km from Tiruchuli tehsil headquarters and around 50 km from Virudhunagar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Salai Iluppaikulam is the Gram Panchayat for Sottamuri village.
The sections below provide essential information about Sottamuri village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sottamuri is 641503. The village covers a geographical area of 429.43 hectares and has a pincode of 626607. Aruppukkottai is the nearest town.
Location Map of Sottamuri
Population & Demographics of Sottamuri
This section provides population and demographic details of Sottamuri village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,015 | 489 | 526 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 151 | 79 | 72 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 119 | 48 | 71 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 672 | 365 | 307 |
| Illiterate Population | 343 | 124 | 219 |
Key population details of Sottamuri village are given below:
- Sottamuri village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,015, including approximately 489 males and 526 females, with a sex ratio of 1075 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 119 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Sottamuri village is good, with a literacy rate of about 66.21%.
- There are around 256 households in Sottamuri village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sottamuri
Transport facilities help residents of Sottamuri village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sottamuri
The following villages are located close to Sottamuri and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sottamuri
- Where is Sottamuri located?
- Sottamuri village is located in Tiruchuli Taluka, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sottamuri?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sottamuri is Salai Iluppaikulam (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Sottamuri?
- The pincode of Sottamuri is 626607.
- What is the population of Sottamuri?
- Sottamuri has a total population of 1,015, including 489 males and 526 females.
- How many households are there in Sottamuri?
- There are 256 households in Sottamuri.
- What is the literacy rate in Sottamuri?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sottamuri is 66.21%. Male literacy is 74.64% and female literacy is 58.37%.