Basic Details
Sengadu (செங்காடு) is a gram‑panchayat village in Koliyanur Block, Viluppuram District, Tamil Nadu. It’s about 17 km east of Viluppuram town, spans 539.5 ha (5.40 km²), and uses the 605108 PIN served by the Valavanur post office.
Settlements
As the core village under its own panchayat, Sengadu includes 396 households. Neighboring villages within a few kilometers include Valavanur, Koliyanur, Salaiagaram, Erumanthangal, and Pakkiripalayam.
Streets & Amenities
Detailed street names aren’t documented, but Sengadu hosts:
Pre‑primary, primary, and middle government schools (2 primary → 1 middle)
Anganwadi centre
PDS ration shop
Water tanks, wells and hand‑pumps
Basic shops and tea stalls
Regular public & private bus service
Nearest railway station within 5 km (likely Valavanur or Serndanur)
Geography & Resources
Covering an area of 539.5 ha, the village lies in fertile river plains with robust canal and well irrigation, supporting seasonal crops like paddy, sugarcane, and pulses.
Population & Lifestyle
From the 2011 Census:
Total: 1,750 residents (887 M / 863 F); Child (0–6 yrs): 198
Households: 396; Sex ratio: ~972 F/1,000 M
Literacy: 77.8% overall (84.0% M / 71.5% F)
Scheduled Caste: ~10% (~178 people); ST: none reported
Workers: ~689; ~65% engaged in main work, ~35% in marginal; primary jobs include cultivators (~115) & agri‑labourers (~297)
Transport
Bus: Both public and private buses run through the village, connecting to Viluppuram, Valavanur, Cuddalore, and nearby locales
Rail: The nearest station is within 5 km; for broader connectivity, Viluppuram Junction (~17 km)
✅ Summary
Sengadu is a mid-sized agrarian village with about 1,750 residents. Boasting a solid literacy rate (~78%), active local governance, and staple farming (paddy, sugarcane, pulses), it functions as a quiet yet self‑sufficient rural hub. Basic civic services, schooling up to middle, and transport make it well‑integrated within Koliyanur block.
