The nearest airport is the Chennai International Airport and the Tindivanam Railway Station is the nearest railway station. Desur is located at a height of 114 metres (374 feet) above mean sea level. It is located at 12.43° North latitude and 79.48° East longitude. According to the 2001 census report, Desur had a population of 5156 inhabitants. Males and females constitute 50% of the population each. In Desur, 10% of the population is under six years of age. Desur has an average literacy rate of 70% higher than the national average literacy rate is 59.5%. The male literacy rate is 79% and the female literacy rate is 60%. Ponnurmalia Teerth, Thennangur and Thoosi Mamandoor are located nearby. The Hindu religious center of Devikapuram is accessible from here. Chetpet, Thellar and Valathi are places located within15 km. |