Thirucherai - Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Thirucherai is a village situated in the Kumbakonam taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumbakonam and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. Thirucherai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thirucherai is 638570. The village covers a total geographical area of 247.46 hectares and falls under the 612605 pincode. Kumbakonam is the nearest town.

Thirucherai 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 Thirucherai

As per Census 2011, Thirucherai village has a total population of 3,182 people, consisting of 1,599 males and 1,583 females. The village has 852 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 262 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,453 literate and 729 illiterate residents. Additionally, 119 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Thirucherai

Thirucherai 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 Thirucherai

Thirucherai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumbakonam, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Thirucherai is about 54 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 Thirucherai

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

Health Facilities in Thirucherai

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

FAQs about Thirucherai