Thenkarai

Thenkarai is a village located in Tirupathur taluka of Sivaganga district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Tirupathur (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Sivaganga. As per 2009 stats, Siravayal is the gram panchayat of Thenkarai village.

Here you can discover what makes Thenkarai unique in its vibrant Tirupathur-Sivaganga region. You’ll see Thenkarai’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Thenkarai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Thenkarai is 640025. The village spans a total geographical area of 694.28 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 630207. Tirupathur is nearest town to Thenkarai village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Thenkarai village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tiruppattur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sivaganga Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Thenkarai

Population of Thenkarai

According to the 2011 Census, Thenkarai has a total population of about 2,273, with approximately 1,147 males and 1,126 females. The sex ratio is around 981 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 250 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 507 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.15%, with male literacy at about 75.59% and female literacy near 60.57%. There are around 529 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Thenkarai's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Thenkarai

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Thenkarai. As per the 2011 stats, Thenkarai had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Thenkarai

Knowing the nearby villages of Thenkarai helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Thenkarai.

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