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, the sub-district code of Karur Block (CD) is 05769. The total area of Karur Taluka is 608 km², which includes 459.91 km² of rural area and 148.55 km² of urban area. Karur has a sex ratio of approximately 1012 females per 1,000 males.
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 Taluka'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Karur Taluka is around 4,45,389 people. This includes 2,21,278 males and 2,24,111 females. Rural population is about 1,28,648 (63,711 males and 64,937 females), while urban population is nearly 3,16,741 (1,57,567 males and 1,59,174 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 40,514 of the population, with 21,089 boys and 19,425 girls. Rural areas have 10,853 children, and urban areas have about 29,661 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 3,29,019 literate people in Karur Taluka, including 1,78,770 literate males and 1,50,249 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 83,979 individuals and urban literacy covers around 2,45,040 people.
- About 1,16,370 people in Karur Taluka are not literate, including 42,508 males and 73,862 females. Rural areas include 44,669 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 71,701 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,25,412 households, with 37,364 in villages and 88,048 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Karur Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Karur Taluka is approximately 81,915 people, including 40,295 males and 41,620 females. Around 32,821 people live in rural parts. Nearly 49,094 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Karur Taluka is about 291 people, including 152 males and 139 females. Around 42 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 249 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 732 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 280 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,132 people per sq. km.