Therkuviruthangan - Chidambaram, Cuddalore

Therkuviruthangan is a village situated in the Chidambaram taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chidambaram and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Therkkuviruthangan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Therkuviruthangan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Therkuviruthangan is 636878. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.35 hectares and falls under the 608305 pincode. Sethiathoppu is the nearest town.

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

Population of Therkuviruthangan

As per Census 2011, Therkuviruthangan village has a total population of 1,054 people, consisting of 547 males and 507 females. The village has 283 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 686 literate and 368 illiterate residents. Additionally, 694 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Therkuviruthangan

Therkuviruthangan 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 Therkuviruthangan

Therkuviruthangan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chidambaram, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Therkuviruthangan is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Therkuviruthangan

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

Health Facilities in Therkuviruthangan

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

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