Todardanur (தொடர்ந்தனுர்) is a small village in Koliyanur Block, Viluppuram District, Tamil Nadu. It lies approximately 6 km south of Viluppuram town and spans about 124.7 hectares (1.25 km²). As per 2009 records, its gram-panchayat is Thodarndhanur. The village falls under the 605103 PIN code, serviced via Koliyanur.
Population & Literacy
- Total Population (2011): 1,470 (729 M / 741 F) across 347 households
- Sex Ratio: ~1,016 females per 1,000 males
- Literacy Rate: ~74.5% overall (Male 83.7%, Female 65.5%)
Connectivity & Nearby Towns
- Public and Private Bus Services: Available within the village
- Rail Access: Nearest railway station within 5–10 km
- Nearest Town for Commerce: Valavanur (for markets and services)
Education & Amenities
- Panchayat Union Primary School, Thodarthanur:
- Established in 1961 (school code 33071003601)
- Offers grades 1 to 5, with two classrooms, separate toilets, a library (578 books), and a playground
- Accessible via an all-weather road, with inclusion-friendly infrastructure like ramps and electricity. The head teacher is K. Aruna, supported by one male and one female teacher.
- Medium of instruction: Tamil
✅ Summary
Todardanur (Thodarndhanur) is a compact agrarian village near Viluppuram, notable for its steady literacy (~74%) and gender-balanced population. It serves as a gram panchayat center, offers dependable primary education with supportive infrastructure, and enjoys reliable road and bus connectivity to nearby towns.