Therkuvadakkuputtur - Virudhachalam, Cuddalore

Therkuvadakkuputtur is a village situated in the Virudhachalam taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virudhachalam and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. T. V. Puthur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Therkuvadakkuputtur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Therkuvadakkuputtur is 637192. The village covers a total geographical area of 478.62 hectares and falls under the 606110 pincode. Virudhachalam is the nearest town.

Therkuvadakkuputtur 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 Therkuvadakkuputtur

According to the 2011 Census, Therkuvadakkuputtur village had a total population of 2,013 people, including 1,018 males and 995 females, living in 472 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.65%, with male literacy at 96.47% and female literacy at 82.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 811, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Therkuvadakkuputtur

Therkuvadakkuputtur 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 Therkuvadakkuputtur

Therkuvadakkuputtur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vriddhachalm Tn, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Therkuvadakkuputtur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Therkuvadakkuputtur

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

Health Facilities in Therkuvadakkuputtur

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

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