Sokkankadu
Sokkankadu | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Karur |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 50 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 639136 |
| Telephone code | 04324 |
Sokkankadu is a small village located in Karur District[1] in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is very close to TNPL Pugalur[2] and falls under its jurisdiction. The adjacent villages are Sottaiyur, Moolimangalam, Pandipalayam, Masagoundanpudur and Palamapuram.
Demographics[edit]
This village has around 15 homes with a population of 50. All are Kongu Vellalar Gounders.[citation needed]
Communication[edit]
BSNL, Aircel, Airtel, Tata Indicom, Reliance are the communication providers. The well penetrated landline connections are provided by BSNL again. The availability of internet is fair (Mostly dial-up connections).[citation needed]
Transport[edit]
Transport facilities are low. Some Private Mini Buses are running. Most of the people commute by bi-cycles or two wheeler motorcycles.
The nearby place pugalur (Code:PGR) has a railway station which is well connected to Erode, Coimbatore, Trichy, Chennai and cochin. Both passenger trains and express trains pass through this station.[citation needed]
The nearest airport is in Trichy (87 km). Major Airport is located at Coimbatore (115 km).
Entertainment[edit]
There are more theatres nearby (Paramathi Velur & karur) which are some kilometers away from the village. Most of the residents have access to almost all Television channels.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ "Home". karur.tn.nic.in.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 16 January 2007. Retrieved 28 May 2007.
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External links[edit]
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