Thenampadugai - Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Thenampadugai is a village situated in the Kumbakonam taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumbakonam and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. Keelapalayar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thenampadugai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thenampadugai is 638554. The village covers a total geographical area of 375.06 hectares and falls under the 612703 pincode. Kumbakonam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Thenampadugai

According to the 2011 Census, Thenampadugai village had a total population of 3,370 people, including 1,657 males and 1,713 females, living in 819 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.29%, with male literacy at 79.80% and female literacy at 64.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,588.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,3701,6571,713
Child Population (0–6 yrs)414182232
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,588780808
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,1371,177960
Illiterate Population1,233480753

Nearby Villages of Thenampadugai

Thenampadugai 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)
SholamaligaiNorth1.82 km
ReghunathapuramSouth2.43 km
UdaiyalurSouth-East2.47 km
AvoorSouth-West3.29 km
DarasuramNorth-East3.41 km
RenganathapuramWest3.43 km
ChandrasekarapuramSouth-East3.48 km
NallamburSouth3.74 km
ValaiyapettaiNorth3.81 km
SeshambadiEast3.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thenampadugai

Thenampadugai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Darasuram, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Thenampadugai is about 35 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 Thenampadugai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Thenampadugai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Thenampadugai

Where is Thenampadugai located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Thenampadugai?

The Gram Panchayat of Thenampadugai is Keelapalayar.

What is the pincode of Thenampadugai?

The pincode of Thenampadugai is 612703.

What is the population of Thenampadugai?

Thenampadugai had a total population of 3,370, including 1,657 males and 1,713 females.

How many households are there in Thenampadugai?

Thenampadugai had 819 households.

What is the literacy rate in Thenampadugai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thenampadugai was 72.29%. Male literacy was 79.80% and female literacy was 64.82%.