Gurupuram Village Overview
Gurupuram is a village in Uthukkottai tehsil of Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. Uthukkottai is the tehsil headquarters, while Thiruvallur is the district headquarters for Gurupuram village. As per available records (2009), Meyyur is the Gram Panchayat for Gurupuram village.
The sections below provide essential information about Gurupuram village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurupuram is 628837. The village covers a geographical area of 201.81 hectares and has a pincode of 601103. Uthukkottai is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Location Map of Gurupuram
Population & Demographics of Gurupuram
This section provides population and demographic details of Gurupuram village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 601 | 296 | 305 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 80 | 45 | 35 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 76 | 35 | 41 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 134 | 68 | 66 |
| Literate Population | 291 | 157 | 134 |
| Illiterate Population | 310 | 139 | 171 |
Key population details of Gurupuram village are given below:
- Gurupuram village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 601, including approximately 296 males and 305 females, with a sex ratio of 1030 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 76 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 134 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Gurupuram village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 48.42%.
- There are around 166 households in Gurupuram village.
Transport & Connectivity of Gurupuram
Transport facilities help residents of Gurupuram village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 2 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 2 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 21 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gurupuram
The following villages are located close to Gurupuram and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gurupuram
- Where is Gurupuram located?
- Gurupuram village is located in Uthukkottai Taluka, Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gurupuram?
- The Gram Panchayat of Gurupuram is Meyyur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Gurupuram?
- The pincode of Gurupuram is 601103.
- What is the population of Gurupuram?
- Gurupuram has a total population of 601, including 296 males and 305 females.
- How many households are there in Gurupuram?
- There are 166 households in Gurupuram.
- What is the literacy rate in Gurupuram?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gurupuram is 48.42%. Male literacy is 53.04% and female literacy is 43.93%.