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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

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This village has around 15 homes with a population of 50. All are Kongu Vellalar Gounders.[citation needed]

Communication

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Home". karur.tn.nic.in.
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 16 January 2007. Retrieved 28 May 2007.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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