Thumbur - Narayanavanam, Tirupati

Thumbur is a village situated in the Narayanavanam mandal of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Narayanavanam and around 82 km from Chittoor. Nainarukhandriga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thumbur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thumbur is 596287. The village covers a total geographical area of 707 hectares and falls under the 517581 pincode. Tirupati is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Thumbur

According to the 2011 Census, Thumbur village had a total population of 3,220 people, including 1,598 males and 1,622 females, living in 809 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.67%, with male literacy at 77.27% and female literacy at 60.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,060, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 175.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,2201,5981,622
Child Population (0–6 yrs)344164180
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,060514546
Scheduled Tribes (ST)17510075
Literate Population1,9751,108867
Illiterate Population1,245490755

Nearby Villages of Thumbur

Thumbur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Palamangalam DakshiniEast2.02 km
Aranyam KhandrigaSouth-West2.35 km
ElakaturSouth-East3.24 km
Koppedu Acharyula KhandrigaEast4.42 km
Sri RamapuramEast4.63 km
KavanurEast4.65 km
KeelagaramWest4.89 km
EguvaputturuNorth-East4.99 km
Boppa Raju PalemWest5.24 km
KacharaveduSouth-East6.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thumbur

Thumbur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vepagunta, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirupati to Thumbur is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Thumbur is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thumbur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Thumbur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Thumbur

Where is Thumbur located?

Thumbur village is located in Narayanavanam Mandal, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thumbur?

The Gram Panchayat of Thumbur is Nainarukhandriga.

What is the pincode of Thumbur?

The pincode of Thumbur is 517581.

What is the population of Thumbur?

Thumbur had a total population of 3,220, including 1,598 males and 1,622 females.

How many households are there in Thumbur?

Thumbur had 809 households.

What is the literacy rate in Thumbur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thumbur was 68.67%. Male literacy was 77.27% and female literacy was 60.12%.