Thumsi - Santhipuram, Chittoor

Thumsi is a village situated in the Santhipuram mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Santhipuram and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Thumsi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thumsi is 596832. The village covers a total geographical area of 188 hectares and falls under the 517423 pincode. Kolar(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Thumsi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Thumsi

As per Census 2011, Thumsi village has a total population of 954 people, consisting of 496 males and 458 females. The village has 219 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 95 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 564 literate and 390 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Thumsi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Thumsi

Thumsi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Thumsi

Thumsi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kuppam, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolar(karnataka) to Thumsi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Thumsi is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thumsi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Thumsi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Thumsi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Thumsi village are given below:

FAQs about Thumsi