Karur Taluka - Tamil Nadu
Karur 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. Karur is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Karur, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.
The total area of the taluka is 608 km², including 459.91 km² rural area and 148.55 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1012 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Karur Taluka
Karur 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 | Achimangalam | Urban | Not applicable |
| 2 | Balambalpuram | Urban | Not applicable |
| 3 | Emur | Rural | Emoor |
| 4 | Jegadabi | Rural | Jegadabi |
| 5 | K.Pichampatti | Rural | K.Pitchampatti |
| 6 | Kakkavadi | Rural | Kakkavadi |
| 7 | Karur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 8 | Lakshmi Narayana Samudram | Urban | Not applicable |
| 9 | Manavadi | Rural | Manavadi |
| 10 | Melapalayam | Rural | Melapalayam |
| 11 | Mookanankurichi | Rural | Mookkanangkurichi |
| 12 | Paganatham | Rural | Paganatham |
| 13 | Puliyur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 14 | Puthambur | Rural | Puthambur |
| 15 | Sanapiratti | Urban | Not applicable |
| 16 | Senapiratti (Ct) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 17 | Thanthoni | Urban | Not applicable |
| 18 | Thirumanilaiyur | Rural | Karuppampalayam |
| 19 | Thoranakalpatti | Urban | Not applicable |
| 20 | Uppidamangalam East | Urban | Not applicable |
| 21 | Uppidamangalam West | Urban | Not applicable |
| 22 | Vellianai(North) | Rural | Velliyanai |
| 23 | Vellianai(South) | Rural | Velliyanai |
Population of Karur Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Karur Taluka has a total population of 4,45,389 people, consisting of 2,21,278 males and 2,24,111 females. There are 1,25,412 households in the taluka with an average population density of 732 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,45,389 | 1,28,648 | 3,16,741 |
| Male Population | 2,21,278 | 63,711 | 1,57,567 |
| Female Population | 2,24,111 | 64,937 | 1,59,174 |
| Total Households | 1,25,412 | 37,364 | 88,048 |
| Population Density | 732 / km² | 280 / km² | 2,132 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 3,29,019 literate people and 40,514 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 81,915 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 291 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) | 40,514 | 10,853 | 29,661 |
| Literate Population | 3,29,019 | 83,979 | 2,45,040 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,16,370 | 44,669 | 71,701 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 81,915 | 32,821 | 49,094 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 291 | 42 | 249 |
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.