Puthur - Thiruvidaimarudur, Thanjavur

Puthur is a village situated in the Thiruvidaimarudur taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thiruvidaimarudur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. Puthur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puthur is 638438. The village covers a total geographical area of 417.94 hectares and falls under the 612102 pincode. Cholapuram is the nearest town.

Puthur 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 Puthur

As per Census 2011, Puthur village has a total population of 1,870 people, consisting of 940 males and 930 females. The village has 472 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 179 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,278 literate and 592 illiterate residents. Additionally, 860 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Puthur

Puthur 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 Puthur

Puthur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aduturai, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Puthur is about 52 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 Puthur

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

Health Facilities in Puthur

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

FAQs about Puthur