Basic Details
Soorapattu (சூரப்பட்டு) is a village in Kanai Block, within Viluppuram District, Tamil Nadu. Located about 14 km west of Viluppuram town, it serves as a gram panchayat center under the Soorapattu Gram Panchayat. The village covers roughly 150 ha and uses PIN code 605402.
Key Landmark
While Soorapattu lacks a major temple, it stands out administratively as the headquarters of its gram panchayat. Proximity to Mambalapattu Railway Station (~5 km) supports connectivity and local identity.
Settlements
The village itself spans most of the habitat, with no official colonies listed. Surrounding villages include:
Vazapattu, Kedar, Mambalapattu, Panappakkam, Arumbuli, among others—forming a close regional network.
Streets & Amenities
Soorapattu features:
Panchayat Office (Gram-Panchayat seat)
Panchayat Union Middle School (serving local education needs)
Anganwadi (children’s centre) & PDS ration shop
Water tanks & hand pumps scattered across the village
Public and private bus stops serving local commuters
Small-scale tea stalls, grocery shops, and community gathering spots
Geography & Resources
Covering 150 ha, Soorapattu lies on flat terrain typical of Viluppuram district. Agriculture is a primary livelihood, relying on rain-fed cultivation and local water from ponds or wells.
Population & Lifestyle
According to the 2011 census:
Total Population: 838 (445 M, 393 F) across 194 households
Sex Ratio: 883 females per 1,000 males
Child Population (0–6 yrs): 92
Literacy Rate: 75.3% (Male: 79.6%, Female: 70.5%)
SC Population: ~31% (~259 individuals)
Workers: Public and private bus service available; nearby railway enhances mobility; agriculture and allied jobs dominate
Community life revolves around school routines, farming, tea-shack conversations, and field-side sports.
Transport
Rail Access:
Mambalapattu Station (~5 km)
Regional trains from Viluppuram Junction (~14 km)
Bus Services:
Local public/private buses run through the village, connecting to Viluppuram, Vikravandi, and neighboring blocks
✅ Summary
Soorapattu is a small, well-connected agrarian village serving as the center for its gram panchayat. With strong literacy (75%), reliable schooling, basic civic infrastructure, and accessible transport, it functions as both a farming settlement and a local civic hub in the Kanai block.
