Kadavur Taluka - Karur, Tamil Nadu
Kadavur is an administrative taluka in the Karur district of Tamil Nadu, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Kadavur is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Palaiyam, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.
The total area of the taluka is 428 km², including 427.95 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1004 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kadavur Taluka
Kadavur Taluka has a total of 23 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adhanur | Rural | Adhanur |
| 2 | D.Edayapatti East | Rural | Kadavur |
| 3 | D.Edayapatti West | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 4 | Devarmalai | Rural | Devarmalai |
| 5 | Kalayapatti | Rural | Kalayapatti |
| 6 | Keelappaguthi | Rural | Tharagampatti |
| 7 | Keeranur | Rural | Keeranur |
| 8 | Kosur | Rural | Kosur |
| 9 | Manjanaickenpatti | Rural | Manjanaickenpatti |
| 10 | Mathagiri | Rural | Mathagiri |
| 11 | Mavathur | Rural | Mavathur |
| 12 | Melappaguthi | Rural | Melappaguthi |
| 13 | Mullippadi | Rural | Mullipadi |
| 14 | Palaviduthi | Rural | Palaviduthi |
| 15 | Pannapatti | Rural | Pannapatti |
| 16 | Pappayambadi | Rural | Pappayambadi |
| 17 | Sembianatham | Rural | Sembiyanatham |
| 18 | Thennilai | Rural | Thennilai |
| 19 | Thondamanginam | Rural | Thondamanginam |
| 20 | Vadavambadi | Rural | Vadavambadi |
| 21 | Valvarmangalam | Rural | Valvarmangalam |
| 22 | Varavanai | Rural | Varavanai |
| 23 | Vellapatti | Rural | Vellapatti |
Population of Kadavur Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Kadavur Taluka has a total population of 1,09,839 people, consisting of 54,793 males and 55,046 females. There are 25,918 households in the taluka with an average population density of 257 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,09,839 | 1,09,839 | 0 |
| Male Population | 54,793 | 54,793 | 0 |
| Female Population | 55,046 | 55,046 | 0 |
| Total Households | 25,918 | 25,918 | 0 |
| Population Density | 257 / km² | 257 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 62,229 literate people and 12,518 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 20,463 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 45 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,518 | 12,518 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 62,229 | 62,229 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 47,610 | 47,610 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 20,463 | 20,463 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 45 | 45 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.