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 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 Puthur

According to the 2011 Census, Puthur village had a total population of 1,870 people, including 940 males and 930 females, living in 472 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.58%, with male literacy at 84.14% and female literacy at 67.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 860.

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

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