Puthur - Anaicut, Vellore

Puthur is a village situated in the Anaicut taluka of Vellore district, Tamil Nadu. Puthur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puthur is 630808. The village covers a total geographical area of 386.32 hectares and falls under the 632002 pincode. Thorapadi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Puthur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Katpadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arakkonam Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Puthur

According to the 2011 Census, Puthur village had a total population of 2,227 people, including 1,112 males and 1,115 females, living in 560 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.14%, with male literacy at 90.21% and female literacy at 74.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 671, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Puthur

Puthur 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 Puthur

Puthur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vellore Cant, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 2.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thorapadi to Puthur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puthur

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

Health Facilities in Puthur

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

FAQs about Puthur