Athur

Athur is a village located in Chengalpattu taluka of Kancheepuram district in Tamil Nadu, India. Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu are the district & sub-district headquarters of Athur village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Athur village is also a gram panchayat.

Athur has its own place in the vibrant Kancheepuram region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Athur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Athur is 629473. The village spans a total geographical area of 1765.09 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 603103. Chengalpattu is nearest town to Athur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

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Population of Athur

Below is a concise population overview of Athur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 11,981 5,972 6,009
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,229 634 595
Scheduled Castes (SC) 4,737 2,446 2,291
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 245 109 136
Literate Population 8,672 4,668 4,004
Illiterate Population 3,309 1,304 2,005

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Athur village:

  • The total population of Athur village is around 11,981, including approximately 5,972 males and 6,009 females, with a sex ratio of 1006 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 1,229 children aged 0–6 years in Athur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Athur village has 4,737 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 245 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Athur village is about 72.38%, with male literacy at 78.16% and female literacy at 66.63%.
  • There are around 2,960 households in Athur village.

Connectivity of Athur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Athur. As per the 2011 stats, Athur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within village

Nearby Villages of Athur

Knowing the nearby villages of Athur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Athur.

Thenmelpakkam Veerapuram Paranur Kanthalur Ideeyankodumanthangal Pulipakkam Rajakulipettai Hanumanthai Kunnavakkam Echankaranai Pattaravakkam

Frequently Asked Questions about Athur

Where is Athur located?
Athur village is situated in Chengalpattu Taluka, within the Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Athur?
Athur serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Athur?
The pincode of Athur is 603103, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Athur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Athur is 11,981, with 5,972 males and 6,009 females.
How many households are there in Athur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Athur village has a total of 2,960 households.
What is the literacy rate in Athur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Athur is 72.38%. The male literacy rate is 78.16%, while the female literacy rate is 66.63%.