Osur - Vandavasi, Tiruvannamalai

Osur is a village situated in the Vandavasi taluka of Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu. Osur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Osur is 631565. The village covers a total geographical area of 808.67 hectares and falls under the 604405 pincode. Vandavasi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Osur

As per Census 2011, Osur village has a total population of 2,867 people, consisting of 1,444 males and 1,423 females. The village has 687 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 297 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,982 literate and 885 illiterate residents. Additionally, 596 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Osur

Osur 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 Osur

Osur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karasangal, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vandavasi to Osur is about 12 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 Osur

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

Health Facilities in Osur

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

FAQs about Osur