Sokkankadu is a small village located in
Karur District
Karur District is one of the 38 districts (a district located centrally along the Kaveri and Amaravathi rivers) in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The main town in Karur District is the city of Karur, which is also the district headquarters. The ...
in the Indian state of
Tamil Nadu
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. It is very close to
TNPL Pugalur
TNPL Kagithapuram is a Locality of Punjai Pugalur Municipality in Karur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Demographics
India census, Kagithapuran, Karur had a population of 5880. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49 ...
and falls under its jurisdiction. The adjacent villages are Sottaiyur, Moolimangalam, Pandipalayam, Masagoundanpudur and Palamapuram.
Demographics
This village has around 15 homes with a population of 50. All are
Kongu Vellalar
Kongu Vellalar is a community found in the Kongu region of Tamil Nadu, India.
Etymology
The Vellalar of the Kongu country came to be known as Kongu Vellalar. They are also known by names such as "Bupaalan", Gangavamsam, Kudiyaanavar and Vi ...
Gounders.
Communication
BSNL,
Aircel
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,
Airtel
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, 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).
Transport
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
railway stationwhich is well connected to Erode, Coimbatore, Trichy, Chennai and cochin. Both passenger trains and express trains pass through this station.
The nearest airport is i
Trichy (87 km) Major Airport is located a
Coimbatore (115 km)
Entertainment
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.
References
External links
TNPL Pugalur Town Panchayat
Villages in Karur district
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