Thandarai - Tiruporur, Chengalpattu

Thandarai is a village situated in the Tiruporur taluka of Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu. Thandarai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thandarai is 629533. The village covers a total geographical area of 431.17 hectares and falls under the 603105 pincode. Thirukalukundram is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Thandarai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Thiruporur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kancheepuram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Thandarai

According to the 2011 Census, Thandarai village had a total population of 1,299 people, including 636 males and 663 females, living in 330 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.04%, with male literacy at 84.39% and female literacy at 65.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 443, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Thandarai

Thandarai 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 Thandarai

Thandarai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tirumani, while the nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thirukalukundram to Thandarai is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thandarai

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

Health Facilities in Thandarai

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

FAQs about Thandarai