Velur - Thiruthuraipoondi, Thiruvarur

Velur is a village situated in the Thiruthuraipoondi taluka of Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thiruthuraipoondi and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Thiruvarur. Velur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Velur is 638345. The village covers a total geographical area of 481.51 hectares and falls under the 614715 pincode. Thiruthuraipoondi is the nearest town.

Velur 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 Velur

According to the 2011 Census, Velur village had a total population of 2,643 people, including 1,337 males and 1,306 females, living in 693 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.67%, with male literacy at 89.48% and female literacy at 73.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,072.

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

Nearby Villages of Velur

Velur 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 Velur

Velur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adiyakkamangalam, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thiruvarur to Velur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Velur

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

Health Facilities in Velur

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

FAQs about Velur