Thurinjipattu - Tirukkoyilur, Kallakurichi

Thurinjipattu is a village situated in the Tirukkoyilur taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 9 km from Tirukkoyilur and around 46 km from Viluppuram. Thurinjipattu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thurinjipattu is 633154. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.97 hectares and falls under the 605766 pincode. Tirukkoyilur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Thurinjipattu

According to the 2011 Census, Thurinjipattu village had a total population of 2,265 people, including 1,136 males and 1,129 females, living in 470 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.44%, with male literacy at 76.71% and female literacy at 50.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 809.

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 Population2,2651,1361,129
Child Population (0–6 yrs)342183159
Scheduled Castes (SC)809410399
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,220731489
Illiterate Population1,045405640

Nearby Villages of Thurinjipattu

Thurinjipattu 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)
TirupalapandalWest1.49 km
NedumudaiyanSouth-East1.76 km
PoomariNorth-East1.97 km
KolaparaiSouth2.21 km
ParadapattuSouth-West2.47 km
MudianurNorth2.48 km
KaradiNorth-East2.68 km
MariyandalWest2.97 km
SivanarthangalEast3.22 km
ThagadiNorth-West3.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thurinjipattu

Thurinjipattu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tirukoilur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 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 Viluppuram to Thurinjipattu is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thurinjipattu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Thurinjipattu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Thurinjipattu

Where is Thurinjipattu located?

Thurinjipattu village is located in Tirukkoyilur Taluka, Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Thurinjipattu?

Thurinjipattu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Thurinjipattu?

The pincode of Thurinjipattu is 605766.

What is the population of Thurinjipattu?

Thurinjipattu had a total population of 2,265, including 1,136 males and 1,129 females.

How many households are there in Thurinjipattu?

Thurinjipattu had 470 households.

What is the literacy rate in Thurinjipattu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thurinjipattu was 63.44%. Male literacy was 76.71% and female literacy was 50.41%.