Osur

Osur is a village located in Vandavasi taluka of Tiruvannamalai district in Tamil Nadu, India. Tiruvannamalai and Vandavasi are the district & sub-district headquarters of Osur village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Osur village is also a gram panchayat.

Osur has its own place in the vibrant Tiruvannamalai region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Osur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Osur is 631565. The village spans a total geographical area of 808.67 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 604405. Vandavasi is nearest town to Osur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Osur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Vandavasi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Arani Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Osur

Below is a concise population overview of Osur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,867 1,444 1,423
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 297 155 142
Scheduled Castes (SC) 596 283 313
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 7 4 3
Literate Population 1,982 1,083 899
Illiterate Population 885 361 524

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Osur village:

  • The total population of Osur village is around 2,867, including approximately 1,444 males and 1,423 females, with a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 297 children aged 0–6 years in Osur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Osur village has 596 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 7 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Osur village is about 69.13%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 63.18%.
  • There are around 687 households in Osur village.

Connectivity of Osur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Osur. As per the 2011 stats, Osur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 27 km distance

Nearby Villages of Osur

Knowing the nearby villages of Osur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Osur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Osur

Where is Osur located?
Osur village is situated in Vandavasi Taluka, within the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Osur?
Osur serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Osur?
The pincode of Osur is 604405, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Osur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Osur is 2,867, with 1,444 males and 1,423 females.
How many households are there in Osur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Osur village has a total of 687 households.
What is the literacy rate in Osur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Osur is 69.13%. The male literacy rate is 75.00%, while the female literacy rate is 63.18%.