Thandarai Village Overview
Thandarai is a village in Cheyyar tehsil of Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu. Tiruvethipuram is the tehsil headquarters, while Tiruvannamalai is the district headquarters for Thandarai village. As per available records (2009), Thandarai village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Thandarai 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 Thandarai is 631351. The village covers a geographical area of 279.53 hectares and has a pincode of 604407. Thiruvethipuram is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.
Thandarai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Cheyyar Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Arani Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Thandarai
Population & Demographics of Thandarai
This section provides population and demographic details of Thandarai village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,645 | 804 | 841 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 208 | 98 | 110 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,225 | 598 | 627 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 1,033 | 575 | 458 |
| Illiterate Population | 612 | 229 | 383 |
Key population details of Thandarai village are given below:
- Thandarai village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,645, including approximately 804 males and 841 females, with a sex ratio of 1046 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,225 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 5 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Thandarai village is good, with a literacy rate of about 62.80%.
- There are around 363 households in Thandarai village.
Transport & Connectivity of Thandarai
Transport facilities help residents of Thandarai 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 40 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Thandarai
The following villages are located close to Thandarai 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 Thandarai
- Where is Thandarai located?
- Thandarai village is located in Cheyyar Taluka, Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Thandarai?
- Thandarai is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Thandarai?
- The pincode of Thandarai is 604407.
- What is the population of Thandarai?
- Thandarai has a total population of 1,645, including 804 males and 841 females.
- How many households are there in Thandarai?
- There are 363 households in Thandarai.
- What is the literacy rate in Thandarai?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thandarai is 62.80%. Male literacy is 71.52% and female literacy is 54.46%.