Athur - Ulundurpettai, Kallakurichi

Athur is a village situated in the Ulundurpettai taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from Ulundurpettai and around 30 km from Viluppuram. Athur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Athur is 633634. The village covers a total geographical area of 642.61 hectares and falls under the 606102 pincode. Ulundurpettai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Athur

According to the 2011 Census, Athur village had a total population of 4,981 people, including 2,510 males and 2,471 females, living in 1,072 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.37%, with male literacy at 81.15% and female literacy at 55.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 499, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Athur

Athur 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 Athur

Athur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parikkal, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Athur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Athur

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

Health Facilities in Athur

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

FAQs about Athur