Thengal

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

Here you can discover what makes Thengal unique in its vibrant Katpadi-Vellore region. You’ll see Thengal’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 Thengal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Thengal is 630369. The village spans a total geographical area of 338.58 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 632514. Thiruvalam is nearest town to Thengal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

When it comes to local governance, Thengal 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 Katpadi 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 Thengal

Population of Thengal

According to the 2011 Census, Thengal has a total population of about 1,586, with approximately 759 males and 827 females. The sex ratio is around 1089 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 157 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 615 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 72.07%, with male literacy at about 76.68% and female literacy near 67.84%. There are around 378 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Thengal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Thengal

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

Nearby Villages of Thengal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Thengal