Attur Village Overview
Attur is a village in Attur tehsil of Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 17 km from Dindigul district headquarters. Attur is the tehsil headquarters. As per available records (2009), Athoor is the Gram Panchayat for Attur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Attur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Attur is 635424. The village covers a geographical area of 1399.73 hectares and has a pincode of 624701. Sithayankottai is the nearest town.
Location Map of Attur
Population & Demographics of Attur
This section provides population and demographic details of Attur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,279 | 3,112 | 3,167 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 555 | 291 | 264 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,684 | 842 | 842 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 4,670 | 2,517 | 2,153 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,609 | 595 | 1,014 |
Key population details of Attur village are given below:
- Attur village is a densely populated village with a total population of around 6,279, including approximately 3,112 males and 3,167 females, with a sex ratio of 1017 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,684 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Attur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 74.37%.
- There are around 1,669 households in Attur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Attur
Transport facilities help residents of Attur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Attur
The following villages are located close to Attur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Attur
- Where is Attur located?
- Attur village is located in Attur Taluka, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Attur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Attur is Athoor (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Attur?
- The pincode of Attur is 624701.
- What is the population of Attur?
- Attur has a total population of 6,279, including 3,112 males and 3,167 females.
- How many households are there in Attur?
- There are 1,669 households in Attur.
- What is the literacy rate in Attur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Attur is 74.37%. Male literacy is 80.88% and female literacy is 67.98%.