Thuthur

Thuthur has two schools. The Government High School is located in south west of the village and the Welfare Department Primary school in the south east. The main police station is located near to the school. A famous historical Shiva temple is located in the north eastern side of the village in Agraharam Street. It is believed to have been built in the time of King Rajendra Chola I. On the west side of Agraharam Street is the Perumal temple. The Mariamman and Dhorwpadhi Amman temples are on the north bank of a huge lake called Veteri. The village has a post office.

Thuthur is surrounded by neighboring villages. In the west are Kuruvadi and Koman; in the north Gunamangalam and Arakattalai; in the east Vaipur; in the northeast Muttuvancheri; in the south east Edakudi; and in the south Maniayar Vaalkai.

Three main river pass Thuthur, namely Kollidam River, Ponnaru and Marudhaiaaru.