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 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 Paruthicheri

According to the 2011 Census, Paruthicheri village had a total population of 1,051 people, including 523 males and 528 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.14%, with male literacy at 87.75% and female literacy at 80.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 243.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Paruthicheri