Orathur - Budalur, Thanjavur

Orathur is a village situated in the Budalur taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 24 km from Thiruvaiyaru and around 30 km from Thanjavur. Orathur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Orathur is 638747. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.11 hectares and falls under the 613602 pincode. Thiruvaiyaru is the nearest town.

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

Population of Orathur

According to the 2011 Census, Orathur village had a total population of 1,512 people, including 777 males and 735 females, living in 378 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.34%, with male literacy at 95.01% and female literacy at 79.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 514.

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

Nearby Villages of Orathur

Orathur 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 Orathur

Orathur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aiyanapuram, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Orathur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Orathur

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

Health Facilities in Orathur

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

FAQs about Orathur