Thuthur - Ponnamaravathi, Pudukkottai

Thuthur is a village situated in the Ponnamaravathi taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ponnamaravathi and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Thoodur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thuthur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thuthur is 639567. The village covers a total geographical area of 719.43 hectares and falls under the 622411 pincode. Ponnamaravathi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Thuthur

As per Census 2011, Thuthur village has a total population of 1,717 people, consisting of 840 males and 877 females. The village has 453 households and a sex ratio of 1,044 females per 1,000 males. There are 161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,170 literate and 547 illiterate residents. Additionally, 712 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Thuthur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,717840877
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1618279
Scheduled Castes (SC)712346366
Literate Population1,170653517
Illiterate Population547187360

Nearby Villages of Thuthur

Thuthur 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)
KandianathamNorth-West2.14 km
NathupattiNorth-East2.39 km
AlavayalNorth2.51 km
Ponnamaravathi WestSouth-West3.15 km
MoolangudiEast3.43 km
Ponnamaravathi EastSouth-East3.60 km
KonnaiyurEast3.68 km
SemmalapattiNorth-East3.88 km
ManthakudipattiSouth-West4.15 km
UlagampattiNorth-West4.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thuthur

Thuthur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tirumayam, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pudukkottai to Thuthur is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thuthur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Thuthur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Thuthur

Where is Thuthur located?

Thuthur village is located in Ponnamaravathi Taluka, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thuthur?

The Gram Panchayat of Thuthur is Thoodur.

What is the pincode of Thuthur?

The pincode of Thuthur is 622411.

What is the population of Thuthur?

Thuthur has a total population of 1,717, including 840 males and 877 females.

How many households are there in Thuthur?

There are 453 households in Thuthur.

What is the literacy rate in Thuthur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thuthur is 68.14%. Male literacy is 77.74% and female literacy is 58.95%.