Basic Details
Thumbur (தும்பூர்) is a gram-panchayat village in Vikravandi Block, Viluppuram District, Tamil Nadu, located about 10 km north of Viluppuram town. It spans approximately 655 ha and uses PIN code 605203.
Key Landmark
While no major temple is officially recorded, Thumbur lies near the ancient Lord Nagamman Temple, around 2 km east—believed to be over 1,450 years old—serving as a cultural landmark for villagers and pilgrims.
Settlements
Thumbur includes:
The main settlement (“Thumbur”)
A smaller Thumbur Colony and Asokapuri, Thaingal, forming local neighborhood clusters under the same panchayat
Streets & Amenities
Located streets aren’t widely documented, but amenities available include:
GHSS Thumbur (government high school) and PUPS Asokapuri / Thaingal (primary schools)
Anganwadi (early childcare centre)
PDS ration shop
Water tanks and hand pumps
Bus access via public/private services
Local tea shops, grocery stalls, and places where villagers gather
Geography & Resources
A harvest-driven agrarian zone, the village covers about 6.55 km² with farm lands, ponds, and possible canal-fed irrigation. The soil supports paddy, groundnuts, pulses, and other seasonal crops.
Population & Lifestyle
Total Population (2011): ~3,408 (1,794 M / 1,614 F)
Households: 777
Sex Ratio: 899 F per 1,000 M
Literacy: ~68.8% (Male 75.7%, Female 61.2%)
Scheduled Castes: ~1,056; Scheduled Tribes: 95
Villagers mainly work in farming or as agricultural laborers. Social life centers on school events, local bus stop gatherings, and occasional temple festivals in nearby hamlets.
Transport
Rail and Bus Connectivity:
Local bus services run within the village
Nearest rail station is within 6 km, likely at Mundiyampakkam or Vikravandi
Main roads link Thumbur to Vikravandi (7 km) and Viluppuram (10 km), offering access to broader town facilities.
✅ Summary
Thumbur is a mid-sized agrarian village near Vikravandi, with strong community infrastructure (schools, Anganwadi), accessible transport, and a notable cultural landmark (Nagamman Temple). With a population of about 3,400, it boasts average literacy rates and active farming as the mainstay. The village sits poised for deeper profiling—especially with maps, local stories, and cultural events.