Athanur

Athanur is a village located in Thiruthuraipoondi taluka of Thiruvarur district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Thiruthuraipoondi (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Thiruvarur. As per 2009 stats, Palayanur is the gram panchayat of Athanur village.

Here you can discover what makes Athanur unique in its vibrant Thiruthuraipoondi-Thiruvarur region. You’ll see Athanur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Athanur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Athanur is 638325. The village spans a total geographical area of 162.55 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 610203. Thiruthuraipoondi is nearest town to Athanur village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Athanur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Thiruvarur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nagapattinam Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Athanur

Population of Athanur

According to the 2011 Census, Athanur has a total population of about 750, with approximately 377 males and 373 females. The sex ratio is around 989 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 84 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 616 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.47%, with male literacy at about 76.39% and female literacy near 66.49%. There are around 194 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Athanur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Athanur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Athanur. As per the 2011 stats, Athanur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Athanur

Knowing the nearby villages of Athanur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Athanur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Athanur