Indian Village Directory

Soorai Village

Soorai is an inhabited village in Arakonam Taluk of Vellore district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 630586, the Census 2011 record lists 2,763 people in 627 households and the reported area is 685.46 hectares. The local references include Soorai Gram Panchayat, Kaveripakkam CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sholingar at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Soorai is a village in Arakonam Taluk, Vellore district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 630586 and 2,763 people in 627 households.
Village Code630586
Population2,763
Households627
Area685.46 hectares
Nearest TownSholingar

Key Village Facts

Village
Soorai
Census Village Code
630586
State
Tamil Nadu
State Census Code
33
District
Vellore
District Census Code
605
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Arakonam
Sub-district Census Code
05715
CD Block
Kaveripakkam
Gram Panchayat
Soorai
Households
627
Population
2,763
Male Population
1,390
Female Population
1,373
Sex Ratio
987.77
Area
685.46 hectares
Area
6.85 sq km
Nearest Town
Sholingar
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
632505
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Soorai at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,763 people, 685.46 hectares of reported area and Sholingar as the nearest town reference for Soorai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictVellore
CD BlockKaveripakkam
Gram PanchayatSoorai
  • Soorai falls under Arakonam Taluk in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu.
  • The Census village code is 630586.
  • The record lists 2,763 people living in 627 households.
  • The reported village area is 685.46 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sholingar.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Density403.09 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.41 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share21.14%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share53.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Soorai in the official administrative record. Census village code 630586, Soorai Gram Panchayat and Kaveripakkam CD Block.

State Census Code
33
District Census Code
605
Sub-district Census Code
05715
Village Census Code
630586
CD Block Code
0040
Gram Panchayat Code
0484
CD Block Name
Kaveripakkam
Gram Panchayat Name
Soorai

Location and Distance

Sholingar is the nearest town listed for Soorai, about 10 km away. Vellore is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Arakonam
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
40 km
District Headquarter
Vellore
Distance from District Headquarter
60 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sholingur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sholingur
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Sholingar
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
685.46 hectares
Area
6.85 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,763 people in 627 households, with 1,390 male residents and 1,373 female residents. The average household size is 4.41, and SC share is 21.14% and ST share is 0% for Soorai. Population density works out to about 403.09 people per sq km.

Total Households
627
Total Population
2,763
Male Population
1,390
Female Population
1,373
Sex Ratio
987.77
Average Household Size
4.41
SC Population
584
SC Male Population
289
SC Female Population
295
SC Population Share
21.14
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Soorai list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Soorai. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Soorai 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
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well 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
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
11.24 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
73.85 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
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 Soorai 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Soorai is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 15 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
7 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 Soorai show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Sugarcane and Ground Nut, net sown area is 138.3 hectares and irrigated land is 73.85 hectares (53.4% 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
Ground Nut
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
65.39
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
15.45 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
7.71 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
7.78 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
217.34 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
222.25 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
138.3
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
64.45 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
73.85

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Soorai

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
Not reported
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 80%
CRM 1 20%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 40%
Central Bank of India 1 20%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 20%
South Indian Bank Ltd 1 20%

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
Central Bank of India ATM 632505 Ranipet Nemili Banavaram 479, Gandhi Road Bannavaram, Ranipet, Tamil Nadu, 632505
State Bank of India CRM 632505 Ranipet Nemili Polipakkam Arkonam Taluk, Polipakkam Bank Street, Ranipet, Tamil Nadu, 632505
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 632505 Ranipet Wallajah Ranipettai (M) 0 Abishowatech and Turboenergylimited, Pulivalamvillage and Post Banavaram, Ranipet, Tamil Nadu, 632505
South Indian Bank Ltd ATM 632505 Ranipet Nemili Banavaram Gandhi Road Do.no.312/1, Pkr Complex Banavaram, Ranipet, Tamil Nadu, 632505
State Bank of India ATM 632505 Ranipet Nemili Polipakkam Polipakkam Bank Street, Arkonak Taluk Polipakkam, Ranipet, Tamil Nadu, 632505

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 Soorai village located?

Soorai is in Arakonam Taluk of Vellore district in Tamil Nadu, India.

Which district is Soorai village in?

Soorai village is in Vellore district.

Which state is Soorai village in?

Soorai village is in Tamil Nadu.

Which taluk is Soorai under?

Soorai comes under Arakonam Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Soorai?

The Census village code of Soorai is 630586.

Which Gram Panchayat is Soorai under?

Soorai is listed under Soorai Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kaveripakkam.

What is the population of Soorai village?

The village record lists 2,763 people and 627 households for Soorai.

How many households are in Soorai village?

The village record lists 627 households for Soorai.

What is the male and female population of Soorai?

The record lists 1,390 male residents and 1,373 female residents for Soorai.

What is the sex ratio of Soorai village?

The sex ratio of Soorai is 987.77 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Soorai village?

The reported geographical area of Soorai is 685.46 hectares.

What is the population density of Soorai village?

The approximate population density of Soorai is 403.09 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Soorai?

The nearest town listed for Soorai is Sholingar, about 10 km away.

How far is Soorai from the district headquarters?

Soorai is about 60 km from Vellore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Soorai from the sub-district headquarters?

Soorai is about 40 km from Arakonam, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Soorai?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Soorai.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Soorai?

For Soorai, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Sugarcane and Ground Nut, net sown area is 138.3 hectares and irrigated land is 73.85 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Soorai. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.