Andalur - Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Andalur is a village situated in the Kumbakonam taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumbakonam and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. Vanduvancheri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andalur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andalur is 638567. The village covers a total geographical area of 40.38 hectares and falls under the 612605 pincode. Kumbakonam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Andalur

According to the 2011 Census, Andalur village had a total population of 309 people, including 164 males and 145 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.33%, with male literacy at 90.54% and female literacy at 75.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 157.

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

Nearby Villages of Andalur

Andalur 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 Andalur

Andalur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tandarai, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Andalur is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andalur

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

Health Facilities in Andalur

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

FAQs about Andalur