Thiruthangur - Thiruthuraipoondi, Thiruvarur

Thiruthangur is a village situated in the Thiruthuraipoondi taluka of Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thiruthuraipoondi and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Thiruvarur. Thiruthankur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thiruthangur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thiruthangur is 638319. The village covers a total geographical area of 350.43 hectares and falls under the 610205 pincode. Thiruthuraipoondi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Thiruthangur

As per Census 2011, Thiruthangur village has a total population of 1,713 people, consisting of 845 males and 868 females. The village has 448 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 184 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,275 literate and 438 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,181 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,713845868
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1849589
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,181582599
Literate Population1,275684591
Illiterate Population438161277

Nearby Villages of Thiruthangur

Thiruthangur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KomalSouth1.65 km
MarangudiNorth1.67 km
KeeralathurWest1.93 km
PudurNorth-East1.97 km
AmmanurSouth-East2.08 km
AndankaraiSouth-West2.11 km
SeruvamaniNorth-West2.41 km
UmamaheswarapuramNorth2.92 km
VilathurSouth-East3.05 km
AthanurSouth3.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thiruthangur

Thiruthangur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thiruvarur Jn, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thiruvarur to Thiruthangur is about 20 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 Thiruthangur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Thiruthangur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Thiruthangur

Where is Thiruthangur located?

Thiruthangur village is located in Thiruthuraipoondi Taluka, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thiruthangur?

The Gram Panchayat of Thiruthangur is Thiruthankur.

What is the pincode of Thiruthangur?

The pincode of Thiruthangur is 610205.

What is the population of Thiruthangur?

Thiruthangur has a total population of 1,713, including 845 males and 868 females.

How many households are there in Thiruthangur?

There are 448 households in Thiruthangur.

What is the literacy rate in Thiruthangur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thiruthangur is 74.43%. Male literacy is 80.95% and female literacy is 68.09%.