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Sakkanthi Village

Sakkanthi is an inhabited village in Devakottai Taluk of Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 640195, the Census 2011 record lists 1,638 people in 399 households and the reported area is 743.21 hectares. The local references include Sakkanthi Gram Panchayat, Devakottai CD Block and the nearest town reference is Devakottai.

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Quick answer: Sakkanthi is a village in Devakottai Taluk, Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 640195 and 1,638 people in 399 households.
Village Code640195
Population1,638
Households399
Area743.21 hectares
Nearest TownDevakottai

Key Village Facts

Village
Sakkanthi
Census Village Code
640195
State
Tamil Nadu
State Census Code
33
District
Sivaganga
District Census Code
622
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Devakottai
Sub-district Census Code
05831
CD Block
Devakottai
Gram Panchayat
Sakkanthi
Households
399
Population
1,638
Male Population
817
Female Population
821
Sex Ratio
1,004.9
Area
743.21 hectares
Area
7.43 sq km
Nearest Town
Devakottai
Nearest Town Distance
c km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
630312
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sakkanthi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,638 people, 743.21 hectares of reported area and Devakottai as the nearest town reference for Sakkanthi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictSivaganga
CD BlockDevakottai
Gram PanchayatSakkanthi
  • Sakkanthi falls under Devakottai Taluk in Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu.
  • The Census village code is 640195.
  • The record lists 1,638 people living in 399 households.
  • The reported village area is 743.21 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Devakottai.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density220.4 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.11 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.41%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share33.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sakkanthi in the official administrative record. Census village code 640195, Sakkanthi Gram Panchayat and Devakottai CD Block.

State Census Code
33
District Census Code
622
Sub-district Census Code
05831
Village Census Code
640195
CD Block Code
0257
Gram Panchayat Code
0389
CD Block Name
Devakottai
Gram Panchayat Name
Sakkanthi

Location and Distance

Devakottai is the nearest town listed for Sakkanthi. Sivaganga is listed as the district headquarters at about 51 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Devakottai
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13 km
District Headquarter
Sivaganga
Distance from District Headquarter
51 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Devakottai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Devakottai
Distance within State/UT
13 km
Nearest Town
Devakottai
Distance from Nearest Town
c km
Total Geographical Area
743.21 hectares
Area
7.43 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,638 people in 399 households, with 817 male residents and 821 female residents. The average household size is 4.11, and SC share is 14.41% and ST share is 0% for Sakkanthi. Population density works out to about 220.4 people per sq km.

Total Households
399
Total Population
1,638
Male Population
817
Female Population
821
Sex Ratio
1,004.9
Average Household Size
4.11
SC Population
236
SC Male Population
114
SC Female Population
122
SC Population Share
14.41
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sakkanthi list 3 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sakkanthi include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
36.76 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sakkanthi include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sakkanthi include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sakkanthi is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 20 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sakkanthi show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Sugarcane and Banana, net sown area is 421 hectares and irrigated land is 139.82 hectares (33.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Sugarcane
Agricultural Commodities Third
Banana
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
148.6
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.46 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.46 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
128.93 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
7 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
421.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
281.18 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
139.82
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
139.82 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sakkanthi

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
37
Banks in Matched Records
16
Matched PINs
8

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 23 62%
CRM 13 35%
CDM 1 2.7%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 9 24%
Canara Bank 4 11%
Indian Bank 3 8.1%
Indian Overseas Bank 3 8.1%
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd 3 8.1%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 630302 Sivaganga Devakottai Devakottai (M) Thirupathur Road, Opposite Bus Stand 279, Sri Meenakshi Complex, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, 630302
Canara Bank ATM 623402 Sivaganga Devakottai Muppaiyur Muppaiyur #1/16-A, Madurai-Thondi Main Road, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, 623402
City Union Bank Limited ATM 630561 Sivaganga Devakottai Devakottai (M) Sivagangai Ananda College of Arts and Science, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, 630561
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 630303 Sivaganga Devakottai Kannangudi Kannangudi Idbi Bank Ltd, 6/1-A Kannangudi, Devakottai Taluk, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, 630303
Dbs Bank India Limited ATM 630302 Sivaganga Devakottai Devakottai (M) Tirupathur Road, Devakottai Door No:382 B, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, 630302
Federal Bank Ltd ATM 630302 Sivaganga Devakottai Devakottai (M) Sri Chelliamman Nagar No.41b MMM Complex, Tirupapatur Road, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, 630302
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 630302 Sivaganga Devakottai Devakottai (M) Tirupattur Road Devakottai, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, 630302
Canara Bank ATM 630302 Sivaganga Devakottai Devakottai (M) Devakottai #1/4a, Subramaniyapuram East, Thiruppathur Road, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, 630302

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sakkanthi village located?

Sakkanthi is in Devakottai Taluk of Sivaganga district in Tamil Nadu, India.

Which district is Sakkanthi village in?

Sakkanthi village is in Sivaganga district.

Which state is Sakkanthi village in?

Sakkanthi village is in Tamil Nadu.

Which taluk is Sakkanthi under?

Sakkanthi comes under Devakottai Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sakkanthi?

The Census village code of Sakkanthi is 640195.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sakkanthi under?

Sakkanthi is listed under Sakkanthi Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Devakottai.

What is the population of Sakkanthi village?

The village record lists 1,638 people and 399 households for Sakkanthi.

How many households are in Sakkanthi village?

The village record lists 399 households for Sakkanthi.

What is the male and female population of Sakkanthi?

The record lists 817 male residents and 821 female residents for Sakkanthi.

What is the sex ratio of Sakkanthi village?

The sex ratio of Sakkanthi is 1,004.9 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sakkanthi village?

The reported geographical area of Sakkanthi is 743.21 hectares.

What is the population density of Sakkanthi village?

The approximate population density of Sakkanthi is 220.4 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sakkanthi?

The nearest town listed for Sakkanthi is Devakottai, about c km away.

How far is Sakkanthi from the district headquarters?

Sakkanthi is about 51 km from Sivaganga, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sakkanthi from the sub-district headquarters?

Sakkanthi is about 13 km from Devakottai, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sakkanthi?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Sakkanthi.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sakkanthi?

The page shows 37 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sakkanthi. These records include 16 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Sakkanthi.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.