Amoor - Thiruvennainallur, Viluppuram

Amoor is a village situated in the Thiruvennainallur taluka of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 21 km from Ulundurpettai and around 40 km from Viluppuram. Amoor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amoor is 633585. The village covers a total geographical area of 761.5 hectares and falls under the 607209 pincode. Thiruvennainallur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Amoor

According to the 2011 Census, Amoor village had a total population of 3,788 people, including 1,946 males and 1,842 females, living in 855 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.52%, with male literacy at 79.82% and female literacy at 54.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 517, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,7881,9461,842
Child Population (0–6 yrs)481256225
Scheduled Castes (SC)517270247
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18612
Literate Population2,2331,349884
Illiterate Population1,555597958

Nearby Villages of Amoor

Amoor 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)
ThulangampattuSouth-East1.84 km
OddanandalNorth2.17 km
T.kulathurNorth-West2.22 km
PuthanandalSouth-West3.07 km
PeriyasevalaiEast3.21 km
KondasamudramWest3.35 km
VelurSouth3.49 km
ManakkuppamNorth-East3.50 km
ElanduraiNorth3.61 km
ThomalWest4.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Amoor

Public transport in the Amoor is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kandambakkam, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Amoor is about 40 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 Amoor

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

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

Health Facilities in Amoor

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Amoor 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 Amoor

Where is Amoor located?

Amoor village is located in Thiruvennainallur Taluka, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Amoor?

Amoor is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Amoor?

The pincode of Amoor is 607209.

What is the population of Amoor?

Amoor had a total population of 3,788, including 1,946 males and 1,842 females.

How many households are there in Amoor?

Amoor had 855 households.

What is the literacy rate in Amoor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Amoor was 67.52%. Male literacy was 79.82% and female literacy was 54.67%.