Manalur - Thiruvidaimarudur, Thanjavur

Manalur is a village situated in the Thiruvidaimarudur taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thiruvidaimarudur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. Manalur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manalur is 638451. The village covers a total geographical area of 437.3 hectares and falls under the 609804 pincode. Aduthurai is the nearest town.

Manalur 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 Manalur

According to the 2011 Census, Manalur village had a total population of 2,594 people, including 1,347 males and 1,247 females, living in 642 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.55%, with male literacy at 87.63% and female literacy at 75.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,129.

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 Population2,5941,3471,247
Child Population (0–6 yrs)252134118
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,129586543
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,9101,063847
Illiterate Population684284400

Nearby Villages of Manalur

Manalur 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)
KanjanurNorth-East1.07 km
SooriyanarkoilSouth-West1.38 km
ThirumanduraiWest1.96 km
KotturNorth-East2.06 km
SooriyamoolaiNorth2.31 km
ThirumangalagudiSouth-West2.41 km
NarasingampettaiSouth-East2.47 km
SathanurNorth-West2.81 km
ThugiliNorth-East2.98 km
ManikudiNorth-West3.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Manalur

Manalur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Narasingampet, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Manalur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manalur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Manalur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Manalur

Where is Manalur located?

Manalur village is located in Thiruvidaimarudur Taluka, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Manalur?

Manalur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Manalur?

The pincode of Manalur is 609804.

What is the population of Manalur?

Manalur had a total population of 2,594, including 1,347 males and 1,247 females.

How many households are there in Manalur?

Manalur had 642 households.

What is the literacy rate in Manalur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Manalur was 81.55%. Male literacy was 87.63% and female literacy was 75.02%.