Puthagaram - Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Puthagaram is a village situated in the Kumbakonam taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumbakonam and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. Puthagaram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puthagaram is 638518. The village covers a total geographical area of 296.33 hectares and falls under the 612202 pincode. Thirunageshwaram is the nearest town.

Puthagaram 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 Puthagaram

According to the 2011 Census, Puthagaram village had a total population of 1,796 people, including 892 males and 904 females, living in 455 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.59%, with male literacy at 89.61% and female literacy at 71.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 306.

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

Nearby Villages of Puthagaram

Puthagaram 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 Puthagaram

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Puthagaram. The nearest railway station is Tiruvidaimaruthur, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Puthagaram is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puthagaram

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

Health Facilities in Puthagaram

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

FAQs about Puthagaram