Krishnarayapuram Taluka - Karur, Tamil Nadu
Krishnarayapuram 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. Krishnarayapuram is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Mahadanapuram, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.
The total area of the taluka is 393 km², including 360.46 km² rural area and 32.46 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1006 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Krishnarayapuram Taluka
Krishnarayapuram Taluka has a total of 25 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 | Balarajapuram | Rural | Balarajapuram |
| 2 | Chinthalavadi | Rural | Chinthalavadi |
| 3 | Kallapalli | Rural | Kallappalli |
| 4 | Kammanallur | Rural | Kammanallur |
| 5 | Karuppathur | Rural | Karuppathur |
| 6 | Krishnarayapuram North | Urban | Not applicable |
| 7 | Krishnarayapuram South | Urban | Not applicable |
| 8 | Mahadanapuram South | Urban | Not applicable |
| 9 | Mahadhanapuram(North) | Rural | Mahadhanapuram |
| 10 | Manavasi | Rural | Manavasi |
| 11 | Mayanur | Rural | Mayanur |
| 12 | Muthurengampatti | Rural | Muthurengampatti |
| 13 | Panjapatti | Rural | Panjapatti |
| 14 | Pappakkapatti | Rural | Pappakkappatti |
| 15 | Pillapalayam | Rural | Pillapalayam |
| 16 | Pothuravuthanpatti | Rural | Pothuravutthanpatti |
| 17 | Renganathapuram (North) | Rural | Renganathapuram |
| 18 | Renganathapuram (South) | Rural | Renganathapuram |
| 19 | Sengal | Rural | Sengal |
| 20 | Sithalavai | Rural | Sithalavai |
| 21 | Sivayam (North) | Rural | Sivayam |
| 22 | Sivayam (South) | Rural | Sivayam |
| 23 | Thirukkampuliyur | Rural | Thirukkampuliyur |
| 24 | Vayalur | Rural | Vayalur |
| 25 | Veeriyapalayam | Rural | Veeriyapalayam |
Population of Krishnarayapuram Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Krishnarayapuram Taluka has a total population of 1,19,213 people, consisting of 59,415 males and 59,798 females. There are 31,279 households in the taluka with an average population density of 303 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,19,213 | 1,00,937 | 18,276 |
| Male Population | 59,415 | 50,358 | 9,057 |
| Female Population | 59,798 | 50,579 | 9,219 |
| Total Households | 31,279 | 26,317 | 4,962 |
| Population Density | 303 / km² | 280 / km² | 563 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 75,548 literate people and 12,603 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 30,533 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 64 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) | 12,603 | 10,782 | 1,821 |
| Literate Population | 75,548 | 63,411 | 12,137 |
| Illiterate Population | 43,665 | 37,526 | 6,139 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 30,533 | 26,739 | 3,794 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 64 | 47 | 17 |
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.