Velur Village Overview
Velur is a village in Thiruthuraipoondi tehsil of Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 2 km from Thiruthuraipoondi tehsil headquarters and around 30 km from Thiruvarur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Velur village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Velur 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 Velur is 638345. The village covers a geographical area of 481.51 hectares and has a pincode of 614715. Thiruthuraipoondi is the nearest town.
Location Map of Velur
Population & Demographics of Velur
This section provides population and demographic details of Velur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,643 | 1,337 | 1,306 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 270 | 130 | 140 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,072 | 542 | 530 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,938 | 1,080 | 858 |
| Illiterate Population | 705 | 257 | 448 |
Key population details of Velur village are given below:
- Velur village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,643, including approximately 1,337 males and 1,306 females, with a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,072 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Velur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 73.33%.
- There are around 693 households in Velur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Velur
Transport facilities help residents of Velur 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 village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Velur
The following villages are located close to Velur 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 Velur
- Where is Velur located?
- Velur village is located in Thiruthuraipoondi Taluka, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Velur?
- Velur is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Velur?
- The pincode of Velur is 614715.
- What is the population of Velur?
- Velur has a total population of 2,643, including 1,337 males and 1,306 females.
- How many households are there in Velur?
- There are 693 households in Velur.
- What is the literacy rate in Velur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Velur is 73.33%. Male literacy is 80.78% and female literacy is 65.70%.