Sokkankadu

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Sokkankadu
Village
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKarur
Population
 (2007)
 • Total50
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
639136
Telephone code04324

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.

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).

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.

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.

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