Thirukkanur is a village in the
union territory
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of
Puducherry
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* Puducherry (union territory), formerly known as Pondicherry
** Puducherry (city), capital of the union territory of Puducherry
** Puducherry district
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,
India
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. It is one of 16 villages located in
Mannadipet commune panchayat of the
Villianur taluk
Villianur taluk () is one of four taluks in the Pondicherry District of the union territory of Puducherry. It comprises villages under Villianur and Mannadipet Commune. Villianur taluk is further divided into four sub-taluks or firkas, namel ...
.
It is bordered by the state of
Tamil Nadu
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both to the east and west.
Thirukkanur has a primary health center, police station, post office, electricity office and registrar office.
The area is mainly oriented to agriculture. Thirukkanur market is the only bazaar catering to the needs of about 20 nearby villages. There is no major industry within the purview area of the Thirukkanar Police Station.
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Villages in Puducherry district
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