Thonankulam - Walajabad, Kancheepuram

Thonankulam is a village situated in the Walajabad taluka of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu. Devariyambakkam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thonankulam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thonankulam is 629695. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.25 hectares and falls under the 631606 pincode. Walajabad is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Thonankulam 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 Thonankulam

According to the 2011 Census, Thonankulam village had a total population of 435 people, including 216 males and 219 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.50%, with male literacy at 79.26% and female literacy at 62.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 287, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Thonankulam

Thonankulam 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 Thonankulam

Thonankulam is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pazhaya Seevaram, while the nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Walajabad to Thonankulam is about 9 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 Thonankulam

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

Health Facilities in Thonankulam

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

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