Karumbur - Panruti, Cuddalore

Karumbur is a village situated in the Panruti taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Panruti and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Karumbur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karumbur is 636535. The village covers a total geographical area of 496.48 hectares and falls under the 607108 pincode. Thorapadi is the nearest town.

Karumbur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Panruti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Cuddalore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karumbur

According to the 2011 Census, Karumbur village had a total population of 3,298 people, including 1,683 males and 1,615 females, living in 791 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.90%, with male literacy at 86.81% and female literacy at 68.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 732, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Karumbur

Karumbur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Karumbur

Karumbur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thiruthuraiyur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Karumbur is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karumbur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karumbur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Karumbur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karumbur village are given below:

FAQs about Karumbur