Thenkkarai

Block / Taluka Vandavasi
District Tiruvannamalai
State Tamil Nadu

About Thenkkarai

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Thenkkarai village is 631495. Thenkkarai village is located in Vandavasi taluka of Tiruvannamalai district in Tamil Nadu, India. Tiruvannamalai and Vandavasi are the district & sub-district headquarters of Thenkkarai village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Thenkarai is the gram panchayat of Thenkkarai village.

The total geographical area of village is 530.25 hectares. Thenkkarai has a total population of 2,172 peoples, out of which male population is 1,053 while female population is 1,119. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1062 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of thenkkarai village is 55.85% out of which 65.53% males and 46.74% females are literate. There are about 548 houses in thenkkarai village. Pincode of thenkkarai village locality is 604503.

When it comes to administration, Thenkkarai village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Thenkkarai village comes under Vandavasi Vidhan Sabha constituency & Arani Lok Sabha constituency. Desur is nearest town to thenkkarai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

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Population of Thenkkarai

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,172 1,053 1,119
Literate Population 1,213 690 523
Illiterate Population 959 363 596

Connectivity of Thenkkarai

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 37 km distance

Nearby Villages of Thenkkarai

Frequently Asked Questions about Thenkkarai

Where is Thenkkarai located?

Thenkkarai village is situated in Vandavasi Taluka, within the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thenkkarai?

The Gram Panchayat of Thenkkarai is Thenkarai (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Thenkkarai?

The pincode of Thenkkarai is 604503, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Thenkkarai as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Thenkkarai is 2,172, with 1,053 males and 1,119 females.

How many households are there in Thenkkarai as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Thenkkarai village has a total of 548 households.

What is the literacy rate in Thenkkarai as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Thenkkarai is 55.85%. The male literacy rate is 65.53%, while the female literacy rate is 46.74%.