Thorappu - Kattumannarkoil, Cuddalore

Thorappu is a village situated in the Kattumannarkoil taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kattumannarkoil and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Thorappu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thorappu is 637024. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.5 hectares and falls under the 608304 pincode. Kattumnannarkoil is the nearest town.

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

Population of Thorappu

According to the 2011 Census, Thorappu village had a total population of 974 people, including 484 males and 490 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.18%, with male literacy at 87.05% and female literacy at 77.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 594.

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

Nearby Villages of Thorappu

Thorappu 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 Thorappu

Thorappu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kutralam, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Thorappu is about 72 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 Thorappu

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

Health Facilities in Thorappu

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

FAQs about Thorappu