Desur | |
|---|---|
town panchayat | |
 Desur Jain temple | |
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 |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tiruvanamalai |
| Elevation | 114 m (374 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 5,156 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 604501 |
Desur is a Town panchayat in Tiruvanamalai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Geography
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
As of 2001 India census,2 Desur had a population of 5,156. 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
References
- "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Desur, India". www.fallingrain.com. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- "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.