Thathanur - Uthangarai, Krishnagiri

Thathanur is a village situated in the Uthangarai taluka of Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uthangarai and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Krishnagiri. Katteri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thathanur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thathanur is 644298. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.51 hectares and falls under the 635207 pincode. Uthangarai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Thathanur

According to the 2011 Census, Thathanur village had a total population of 198 people, including 99 males and 99 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.13%, with male literacy at 76.09% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1989999
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1679
Scheduled Castes (SC)834142
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1247054
Illiterate Population742945

Nearby Villages of Thathanur

Thathanur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
VeppalampattiNorth-East1.27 km
KatteriSouth-East1.40 km
KeelkuppamNorth-West1.58 km
PudupattiSouth-West2.08 km
MoongileriWest2.56 km
MeyyandapattiSouth2.58 km
PusampattiNorth-West2.68 km
LakkampattiSouth-East3.13 km
HanumantheerthamSouth-East3.16 km
BommampattiNorth3.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thathanur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Thathanur. The nearest railway station is Dasampatti, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Krishnagiri to Thathanur is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thathanur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Thathanur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Thathanur

Where is Thathanur located?

Thathanur village is located in Uthangarai Taluka, Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thathanur?

The Gram Panchayat of Thathanur is Katteri.

What is the pincode of Thathanur?

The pincode of Thathanur is 635207.

What is the population of Thathanur?

Thathanur had a total population of 198, including 99 males and 99 females.

How many households are there in Thathanur?

Thathanur had 56 households.

What is the literacy rate in Thathanur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thathanur was 68.13%. Male literacy was 76.09% and female literacy was 60.00%.