Karur
Karur is a Town and Taluka in Karur District of Tamil Nadu. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Karur Block (CD) is 05769. Total area of karur taluka is 608 km² including 459.91 km² rural area and 148.55 km² urban area. Karur taluka has a population of 4,45,389 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,16,741 while rural population is 1,28,648. Karur has a sex ratio of approximately 1012 females for every 1,000 males. Karur taluka has a population density of 732 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,25,412 houses in the sub-district, including 88,048 urban houses and 37,364 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 73.87% population of karur taluka is literate, out of which 80.79% males and 67.04% females are literate.
List of Villages in Karur Taluka
Karur Taluka has a total of 36 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Karur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achamapuram | Somur | Puliyur |
| 2 | Andankoil | Andankoil West | Karur |
| 3 | Andankoil East | Andankoil East | Karur |
| 4 | Appipalayam | Appipalayam | Karur |
| 5 | Athur | Authur Poolampalayam | Punjai Thottakurichi |
| 6 | Emur | Emoor | Thanthoni |
| 7 | Jegadabi | Jegadabi | Uppidamangalam |
| 8 | K Pichampatti | K Pitchampatti | Karur |
| 9 | Kadaparai | Kathaparai | Karur |
| 10 | Kakkavadi | Kakkavadi | Thanthoni |
| 11 | Karuppampalayam | Karuppampalayam | Thanthoni |
| 12 | Kombupalayam | Kombupalayam | Punjai Pugalur |
| 13 | Koyamballi | Koyampalli | Puliyur |
| 14 | Kuppuchipalayam | Vangal Kuppuchipalayam | Inam Karur |
| 15 | Manavadi | Manavadi | Thanthoni |
| 16 | Manmangalam | Manmangalam | Inam Karur |
| 17 | Melapalayam | Melapalayam | Puliyur |
| 18 | Minampalli Pachamadevi | Minnampalli Panchamadevi | Karur |
| 19 | Mookanankurichi | Mookkanangkurichi | Thanthoni |
| 20 | N Kadambankurichi | P Kadambankurichi | Punjai Thottakurichi |
| 21 | Nanjaipugalur | N Pugalur | Punjai Pugalur |
| 22 | Nanniyur | Nanniyur | Inam Karur |
| 23 | Nerur North | Nerur North | Mohanur |
| 24 | Nerur South | Nerur South | Inam Karur |
| 25 | P Kadambankurichi | P Kadambankurichi | Punjai Thottakurichi |
| 26 | Paganatham | Paganatham | Thanthoni |
| 27 | Pallapalayam | Pallapalayam | Thanthoni |
| 28 | Puthambur | Puthambur | Thanthoni |
| 29 | Senapiratti | N/A | Karur |
| 30 | Somur | Somur | Puliyur |
| 31 | Thalapatti | Thalapatti | Thanthoni |
| 32 | Thirukkattuthurai | Thirukkaduthurai | Punjai Pugalur |
| 33 | Thirumanilaiyur | Karuppampalayam | Thanthoni |
| 34 | Vangal | Vangal Kuppuchipalayam | Mohanur |
| 35 | Vellianai | Velliyanai | Uppidamangalam |
| 36 | Vettamangalam | Vettamangalam | Punjai Pugalur |
Population of Karur Taluka
The population profile of Karur Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Karur's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | 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 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 40,514 | 10,853 | 29,661 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,089 | 5,643 | 15,446 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,425 | 5,210 | 14,215 |
| Literate Population | 3,29,019 | 83,979 | 2,45,040 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,78,770 | 48,084 | 1,30,686 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,50,249 | 35,895 | 1,14,354 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,16,370 | 44,669 | 71,701 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 42,508 | 15,627 | 26,881 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 73,862 | 29,042 | 44,820 |
| Total Households | 1,25,412 | 37,364 | 88,048 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Karur Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 81,915 | 32,821 | 49,094 |
| SC Male Population | 40,295 | 16,077 | 24,218 |
| SC Female Population | 41,620 | 16,744 | 24,876 |
| Total ST Population | 291 | 42 | 249 |
| ST Male Population | 152 | 24 | 128 |
| ST Female Population | 139 | 18 | 121 |
| Population Density | 732 / km² | 280 / km² | 2,132 / km² |