Athanur - Thiruthuraipoondi, Thiruvarur

Athanur is a village situated in the Thiruthuraipoondi taluka of Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thiruthuraipoondi and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Thiruvarur. Palayanur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Athanur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Athanur is 638325. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.55 hectares and falls under the 610203 pincode. Thiruthuraipoondi is the nearest town.

Athanur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Thiruvarur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagapattinam Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Athanur

According to the 2011 Census, Athanur village had a total population of 750 people, including 377 males and 373 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.48%, with male literacy at 87.01% and female literacy at 74.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 616.

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

Nearby Villages of Athanur

Athanur 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 Athanur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Athanur. The nearest railway station is Thiruvarur Jn, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thiruvarur to Athanur is about 25 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 Athanur

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

Health Facilities in Athanur

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

FAQs about Athanur