Tandarai - Kilpennathur, Tiruvannamalai

Tandarai is a village situated in the Kilpennathur taluka of Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu. Thandarai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tandarai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tandarai is 632207. The village covers a total geographical area of 539.78 hectares and falls under the 606804 pincode. Tiruvannamalai is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Tandarai

As per Census 2011, Tandarai village has a total population of 2,118 people, consisting of 1,072 males and 1,046 females. The village has 451 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 245 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,408 literate and 710 illiterate residents. Additionally, 790 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 77 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tandarai

Tandarai 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 Tandarai

Tandarai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tandarai, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tiruvannamalai to Tandarai is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tandarai

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

Health Facilities in Tandarai

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

FAQs about Tandarai