Thuneri - Udhagamandalam, The Nilgiris

Thuneri is a village situated in the Udhagamandalam taluka of The Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from Udhagamandalam, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Thuneri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thuneri is 635092. The village covers a total geographical area of 1720.65 hectares and falls under the 643003 pincode. Booty is the nearest town.

Thuneri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Udhagamandalam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nilgiris Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Thuneri

According to the 2011 Census, Thuneri village had a total population of 7,110 people, including 3,526 males and 3,584 females, living in 2,090 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.79%, with male literacy at 83.36% and female literacy at 62.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 670, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Thuneri

Thuneri 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 Thuneri

Thuneri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Udagamandalam, while the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Udhagamandalam to Thuneri is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thuneri

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

Health Facilities in Thuneri

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

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