V.Puthur - Kandachipuram, Viluppuram

V.Puthur is a village situated in the Kandachipuram taluka of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from Tirukkoyilur and around 37 km from Viluppuram. Puthur.v serves as the Gram Panchayat for V.Puthur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of V.Puthur is 633116. The village covers a total geographical area of 295.5 hectares and falls under the 605752 pincode. Tirukkoilyur is the nearest town.

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

Population of V.Puthur

As per Census 2011, V.Puthur village has a total population of 2,809 people, consisting of 1,496 males and 1,313 females. The village has 585 households and a sex ratio of 877 females per 1,000 males. There are 364 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,686 literate and 1,123 illiterate residents. Additionally, 854 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for V.Puthur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8091,4961,313
Child Population (0–6 yrs)364203161
Scheduled Castes (SC)854473381
Literate Population1,6861,017669
Illiterate Population1,123479644

Nearby Villages of V.Puthur

V.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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MelakondurSouth-East1.20 km
KingilivadaiNorth-East1.46 km
ArumalaiSouth1.70 km
EmapperSouth-West1.72 km
KadaganurNorth1.89 km
KollurWest2.42 km
KeelakondurSouth-East2.48 km
NerkunamSouth-West2.69 km
ParanurEast2.79 km
AthandamarudurSouth2.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of V.Puthur

V.Puthur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tirukoilur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to V.Puthur is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in V.Puthur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in V.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 V.Puthur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about V.Puthur

Where is V.Puthur located?

V.Puthur village is located in Kandachipuram Taluka, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of V.Puthur?

The Gram Panchayat of V.Puthur is Puthur.v.

What is the pincode of V.Puthur?

The pincode of V.Puthur is 605752.

What is the population of V.Puthur?

V.Puthur has a total population of 2,809, including 1,496 males and 1,313 females.

How many households are there in V.Puthur?

There are 585 households in V.Puthur.

What is the literacy rate in V.Puthur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of V.Puthur is 60.02%. Male literacy is 67.98% and female literacy is 50.95%.