🏡 Basic Details
- Name: Mathurthirukkai (Matturtirukkai)
- Gram Panchayat: Falls under Mathurthirukkai Gram Panchayat, which includes this village
- Block/Taluk: Gingee
- District: Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu
- Pincode: 605201 (via Ananthapuram Post Office)
- Total Area: ~475.95 hectares (~4.76 km²)
- Nearest Town for Services: Ananthapuram (~5 km away)
👥 Population & Households (2011 Census)
- Total Households: ~285
- Total Population: 1,431
- Males: 727 | Females: 704 — Sex Ratio: ~968 F per 1,000 M
- Children (0–6 yrs): 153 (83 M / 70 F), making up ~10.7% — Child Sex Ratio: ~843 F per 1,000 M
- Literacy: 1,028 literates (~71.8%) — 568 males, 460 females
🤝 Workforce & Occupation
- Around 505 individuals participate in the workforce, reflecting approximately 50–52% of the total population
- While detailed breakdowns weren’t available, the local economy is primarily agrarian and seasonal.
🚍 Transport & Connectivity
- Road Access: Regular public and private buses connect Mathurthirukkai to neighboring towns, especially Ananthapuram and Gingee
- Rail Access: The nearest railway station is more than 10 km away, most likely at Valavanur or Viluppuram Junction
🌐 Regional Context
- The village sits on the Gingee Block–Viluppuram District boundary, about 35 km north of Viluppuram and 159 km from Chennai
- It is within reach of key nearby urban hubs including Tiruvannamalai, Tindivanam, Tirukkoyilur, and Viluppuram
✅ Summary
Mathurthirukkai (Matturtirukkai) is a compact, traditional agrarian village with roughly 1,430 residents and 285 households. Some notable features:
- Literacy rate (~72%), higher than the broader rural average, though with a gender literacy gap
- A moderate child sex ratio (~843), indicating possible demographic concerns
- Workforce participation of about 50%, indicating a mix of primary labor and seasonal work
- Reliance on Ananthapuram (~5 km) and Gingee for economic and civic needs
- A strong local identity embedded in rural rhythms and community life