Tappur

Tappur is a village located in Arakonam taluka of Vellore district in Tamil Nadu, India. Vellore and Arakonam are the district & sub-district headquarters of Tappur village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Thappour is the gram panchayat of Tappur village.

Here you can discover what makes Tappur unique in its vibrant Arakonam-Vellore region. You’ll see Tappur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Tappur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tappur is 630589. The village spans a total geographical area of 553.58 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 632505. Sholingar is nearest town to Tappur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tappur 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 Sholingur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Arakkonam Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Tappur

Population of Tappur

According to the 2011 Census, Tappur has a total population of about 2,601, with approximately 1,315 males and 1,286 females. The sex ratio is around 977 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 277 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 640 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.78%, with male literacy at about 75.36% and female literacy near 55.99%. There are around 562 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tappur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tappur

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

Nearby Villages of Tappur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Tappur