Thenoor - Kariapatti, Virudhunagar

Thenoor is a village situated in the Kariapatti taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kariapatti and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Sooranur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thenoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thenoor is 641448. The village covers a total geographical area of 290.42 hectares and falls under the 626106 pincode. Kariapatti is the nearest town.

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

Population of Thenoor

According to the 2011 Census, Thenoor village had a total population of 755 people, including 392 males and 363 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.72%, with male literacy at 85.71% and female literacy at 56.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Thenoor

Thenoor 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Thenoor

Thenoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiruchchuli, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Thenoor is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thenoor

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

Health Facilities in Thenoor

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Thenoor village are given below:

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