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 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 Thirucherai

According to the 2011 Census, Thirucherai village had a total population of 3,182 people, including 1,599 males and 1,583 females, living in 852 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.01%, with male literacy at 90.16% and female literacy at 77.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119.

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

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