Thorankuppam - Srimushnam, Cuddalore

Thorankuppam is a village situated in the Srimushnam taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 35 km from Kattumannarkoil and around 70 km from Cuddalore. Sriadhivaraganallur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thorankuppam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thorankuppam is 636939. The village covers a total geographical area of 43.07 hectares and falls under the 608703 pincode. Srimushnam is the nearest town.

Thorankuppam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chidambaram Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Thorankuppam

As per Census 2011, Thorankuppam village has a total population of 92 people, consisting of 42 males and 50 females. The village has 26 households and a sex ratio of 1,190 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 61 literate and 31 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population924250
Child Population (0–6 yrs)642
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18711
Literate Population613031
Illiterate Population311219

Nearby Villages of Thorankuppam

Thorankuppam 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)
AdivaraganallurSouth-East0.93 km
ThethambattuNorth-East3.06 km
RangiyamWest3.11 km
VaradarajanpettaiSouth-East3.27 km
SriramanNorth-West3.33 km
KilpuliyangudiNorth3.37 km
NagarappadiNorth-East3.84 km
KozhaiEast3.92 km
MelpuliyangudiNorth-West4.24 km
AyankilpuliyangudiNorth4.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thorankuppam

Public transport in the Thorankuppam is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Uttangal Mangalam, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Thorankuppam is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thorankuppam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Thorankuppam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Thorankuppam

Where is Thorankuppam located?

Thorankuppam village is located in Srimushnam Taluka, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thorankuppam?

The Gram Panchayat of Thorankuppam is Sriadhivaraganallur.

What is the pincode of Thorankuppam?

The pincode of Thorankuppam is 608703.

What is the population of Thorankuppam?

Thorankuppam has a total population of 92, including 42 males and 50 females.

How many households are there in Thorankuppam?

There are 26 households in Thorankuppam.

What is the literacy rate in Thorankuppam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thorankuppam is 66.30%. Male literacy is 71.43% and female literacy is 62.00%.