Puthur - Yercaud, Salem

Puthur is a village situated in the Yercaud taluka of Salem district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yercaud and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Salem. Vazhavanthi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puthur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puthur is 634112. The village covers a total geographical area of 484.27 hectares and falls under the 636601 pincode. Salem is the nearest town.

Puthur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Yercaud Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kallakurichi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Puthur

According to the 2011 Census, Puthur village had a total population of 1,106 people, including 543 males and 563 females, living in 296 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.71%, with male literacy at 53.16% and female literacy at 36.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,047.

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

Nearby Villages of Puthur

Puthur 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 Puthur

Puthur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Danishpet, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Salem to Puthur is about 41 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 Puthur

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

Health Facilities in Puthur

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

FAQs about Puthur