Puthur Village Overview
Puthur is a village in Gingee tehsil of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. Gingee is the tehsil headquarters, while Viluppuram is the district headquarters for Puthur village. As per available records (2009), Thenputhur is the Gram Panchayat for Puthur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Puthur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Puthur is 632500. The village covers a geographical area of 198.96 hectares and has a pincode of 604306. Thindivanam is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.
Location Map of Puthur
Population & Demographics of Puthur
This section provides population and demographic details of Puthur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,372 | 685 | 687 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 168 | 83 | 85 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 333 | 170 | 163 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 856 | 487 | 369 |
| Illiterate Population | 516 | 198 | 318 |
Key population details of Puthur village are given below:
- Puthur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,372, including approximately 685 males and 687 females, with a sex ratio of 1002 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 333 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Puthur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 62.39%.
- There are around 332 households in Puthur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Puthur
Transport facilities help residents of Puthur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 4 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Puthur
The following villages are located close to Puthur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Puthur
- Where is Puthur located?
- Puthur village is located in Gingee Taluka, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Puthur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Puthur is Thenputhur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Puthur?
- The pincode of Puthur is 604306.
- What is the population of Puthur?
- Puthur has a total population of 1,372, including 685 males and 687 females.
- How many households are there in Puthur?
- There are 332 households in Puthur.
- What is the literacy rate in Puthur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Puthur is 62.39%. Male literacy is 71.09% and female literacy is 53.71%.