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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Thuneri village has a total population of 7,110 people, consisting of 3,526 males and 3,584 females. The village has 2,090 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 538 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,784 literate and 2,326 illiterate residents. Additionally, 670 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Thuneri