Theriyur - Madhugiri, Tumakuru

Theriyur is a village situated in the Madhugiri taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Madhugiri and around 73 km from Tumkur. Muddenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Theriyur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Theriyur is 610911. The village covers a total geographical area of 731.75 hectares and falls under the 572127 pincode. Hindupur (andhra Pradesh) is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Theriyur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madhugiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tumakuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Theriyur

According to the 2011 Census, Theriyur village had a total population of 2,228 people, including 1,115 males and 1,113 females, living in 559 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.28%, with male literacy at 73.81% and female literacy at 54.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,041, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 411.

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

Nearby Villages of Theriyur

Theriyur 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 Theriyur

Theriyur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devarapalle, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindupur (andhra Pradesh) to Theriyur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Theriyur is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Theriyur

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

Health Facilities in Theriyur

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

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