Achanur Village Overview
Achanur is a village in Thiruvaiyaru tehsil of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 5 km from Thiruvaiyaru tehsil headquarters and around 18 km from Thanjavur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Vaithianathanpettai is the Gram Panchayat for Achanur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Achanur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Achanur is 638698. The village covers a geographical area of 136.41 hectares and has a pincode of 613204. Thiruvaiyaru is the nearest town.
Location Map of Achanur
Population & Demographics of Achanur
This section provides population and demographic details of Achanur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,629 | 812 | 817 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 173 | 84 | 89 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 415 | 202 | 213 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,155 | 614 | 541 |
| Illiterate Population | 474 | 198 | 276 |
Key population details of Achanur village are given below:
- Achanur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,629, including approximately 812 males and 817 females, with a sex ratio of 1006 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 415 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Achanur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 70.90%.
- There are around 452 households in Achanur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Achanur
Transport facilities help residents of Achanur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Achanur
The following villages are located close to Achanur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Achanur
- Where is Achanur located?
- Achanur village is located in Thiruvaiyaru Taluka, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Achanur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Achanur is Vaithianathanpettai (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Achanur?
- The pincode of Achanur is 613204.
- What is the population of Achanur?
- Achanur has a total population of 1,629, including 812 males and 817 females.
- How many households are there in Achanur?
- There are 452 households in Achanur.
- What is the literacy rate in Achanur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Achanur is 70.90%. Male literacy is 75.62% and female literacy is 66.22%.