Desur is a Town panchayat in Tiruvanamalai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Desur
town panchayat
Desur Jain temple
Desur Jain temple
Desur is located in Tamil Nadu
Desur
Desur
Location in Tamil Nadu, Singapore
Coordinates: 12°26′N 79°29′E / 12.43°N 79.48°E / 12.43; 79.48
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictTiruvanamalai
Elevation
114 m (374 ft)
Population
 • Total5,156
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
604501

Zip code: 604501

Elevation: 374′

Weather: 84°F (29°C), Wind SW at 7 mph (11 km/h), 76% Humidity



Geography

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Desur is located at 12°26′N 79°29′E / 12.43°N 79.48°E / 12.43; 79.48.[1] It has an average elevation of 114 metres (374 feet).

Demographics

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As of 2001 India census,[2] Desur had a population of 5156. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Desur has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79% and, female literacy is 60%. In Desur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

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  1. ^ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Desur, India". www.fallingrain.com. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.