Paruthicheri - Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Paruthicheri is a village situated in the Kumbakonam taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumbakonam and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. Paruthicheri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paruthicheri is 638572. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.33 hectares and falls under the 612605 pincode. Kumbakonam is the nearest town.

Paruthicheri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Paruthicheri

As per Census 2011, Paruthicheri village has a total population of 1,051 people, consisting of 523 males and 528 females. The village has 280 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 785 literate and 266 illiterate residents. Additionally, 243 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,051523528
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1186652
Scheduled Castes (SC)243118125
Literate Population785401384
Illiterate Population266122144

Nearby Villages of Paruthicheri

Paruthicheri 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)
KeeranurNorth1.25 km
AdippuliyurEast1.26 km
VelangudiNorth2.13 km
InjikollaiWest2.14 km
SerukalathurEast2.35 km
SithadiNorth-East2.56 km
SemmangudiNorth-West2.79 km
Kattur (koohur)North2.93 km
PerappadiNorth-East3.05 km
ManapparavaiSouth-West3.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Paruthicheri

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Paruthicheri. The nearest railway station is Koradacheri, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Paruthicheri is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paruthicheri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Paruthicheri

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

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

FAQs about Paruthicheri

Where is Paruthicheri located?

Paruthicheri village is located in Kumbakonam Taluka, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Paruthicheri?

Paruthicheri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Paruthicheri?

The pincode of Paruthicheri is 612605.

What is the population of Paruthicheri?

Paruthicheri has a total population of 1,051, including 523 males and 528 females.

How many households are there in Paruthicheri?

There are 280 households in Paruthicheri.

What is the literacy rate in Paruthicheri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paruthicheri is 74.69%. Male literacy is 76.67% and female literacy is 72.73%.