Thandarai - Denkanikottai, Krishnagiri

Thandarai is a village situated in the Denkanikottai taluka of Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Denkanikottai and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Krishnagiri. Thandarai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thandarai is 644008. The village covers a total geographical area of 945.48 hectares and falls under the 635110 pincode. Kelamangalam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Thandarai

According to the 2011 Census, Thandarai village had a total population of 2,664 people, including 1,349 males and 1,315 females, living in 605 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.88%, with male literacy at 66.10% and female literacy at 51.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 363, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Thandarai

Thandarai 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 Thandarai

Thandarai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kelamangalam, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Krishnagiri to Thandarai is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thandarai

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

Health Facilities in Thandarai

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

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