Asoor - Walajabad, Kancheepuram

Asoor is a village situated in the Walajabad taluka of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu. Asoor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asoor is 629722. The village covers a total geographical area of 343.14 hectares and falls under the 631605 pincode. Walajabad is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Asoor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Uthiramerur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kancheepuram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Asoor

According to the 2011 Census, Asoor village had a total population of 1,234 people, including 609 males and 625 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.59%, with male literacy at 84.32% and female literacy at 65.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 741, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Asoor

Asoor 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 Asoor

Asoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Walajabad, while the nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Walajabad to Asoor is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asoor

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

Health Facilities in Asoor

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

FAQs about Asoor