Thumbur Village Overview
Thumbur is a village in Polur tehsil of Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu. Polur is the tehsil headquarters, while Tiruvannamalai is the district headquarters for Thumbur village. As per available records (2009), Thumbur village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Thumbur 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 Thumbur is 631724. The village covers a geographical area of 241.44 hectares and has a pincode of 606902. Chetpet is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Thumbur 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 Polur 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 Thumbur
Population & Demographics of Thumbur
This section provides population and demographic details of Thumbur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,161 | 582 | 579 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 113 | 60 | 53 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 41 | 18 | 23 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 911 | 483 | 428 |
| Illiterate Population | 250 | 99 | 151 |
Key population details of Thumbur village are given below:
- Thumbur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,161, including approximately 582 males and 579 females, with a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 41 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Thumbur village is high, with a literacy rate of about 78.47%.
- There are around 292 households in Thumbur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Thumbur
Transport facilities help residents of Thumbur 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 20 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Thumbur
The following villages are located close to Thumbur 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 Thumbur
- Where is Thumbur located?
- Thumbur village is located in Polur Taluka, Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Thumbur?
- Thumbur is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Thumbur?
- The pincode of Thumbur is 606902.
- What is the population of Thumbur?
- Thumbur has a total population of 1,161, including 582 males and 579 females.
- How many households are there in Thumbur?
- There are 292 households in Thumbur.
- What is the literacy rate in Thumbur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thumbur is 78.47%. Male literacy is 82.99% and female literacy is 73.92%.