Tharmanallur - Virudhachalam, Cuddalore

Tharmanallur is a village situated in the Virudhachalam taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virudhachalam and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Dharmanallur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tharmanallur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tharmanallur is 637210. The village covers a total geographical area of 541.8 hectares and falls under the 606103 pincode. Sethiathoppu is the nearest town.

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

Population of Tharmanallur

According to the 2011 Census, Tharmanallur village had a total population of 1,738 people, including 877 males and 861 females, living in 459 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.07%, with male literacy at 92.72% and female literacy at 77.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,047.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,738877861
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1849490
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,047529518
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,322726596
Illiterate Population416151265

Nearby Villages of Tharmanallur

Tharmanallur 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)
VilakkapadiWest1.36 km
Valayamadevi (melpathi)North-East1.77 km
Adanur (bhuvanagiri)South2.19 km
U.adhanurNorth-West2.43 km
Agara AlambadiSouth-West2.69 km
Periya NerkunamSouth-East2.71 km
PeruvarappurSouth-West2.99 km
SattapadiNorth-West3.00 km
SiruvarappurWest3.29 km
Chinna NerkunamEast3.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tharmanallur

Tharmanallur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Neyveli, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Tharmanallur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tharmanallur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Tharmanallur

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

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

FAQs about Tharmanallur

Where is Tharmanallur located?

Tharmanallur village is located in Virudhachalam Taluka, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Tharmanallur?

The Gram Panchayat of Tharmanallur is Dharmanallur.

What is the pincode of Tharmanallur?

The pincode of Tharmanallur is 606103.

What is the population of Tharmanallur?

Tharmanallur had a total population of 1,738, including 877 males and 861 females.

How many households are there in Tharmanallur?

Tharmanallur had 459 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tharmanallur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tharmanallur was 85.07%. Male literacy was 92.72% and female literacy was 77.30%.