Karuvanur - Madurai North, Madurai

Karuvanur is a village situated in the Madurai North taluka of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madurai North and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Madurai. Karuvanur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karuvanur is 640599. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.07 hectares and falls under the 625014 pincode. Alanaganallur is the nearest town.

Karuvanur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madurai East Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Madurai Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karuvanur

As per Census 2011, Karuvanur village has a total population of 1,936 people, consisting of 949 males and 987 females. The village has 452 households and a sex ratio of 1,040 females per 1,000 males. There are 261 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,260 literate and 676 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,291 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karuvanur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,936949987
Child Population (0–6 yrs)261135126
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,291619672
Literate Population1,260694566
Illiterate Population676255421

Nearby Villages of Karuvanur

Karuvanur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KavanurNorth-East1.37 km
PannaikudiNorth-West1.50 km
MandikulamEast1.83 km
Kulamangalam Bit 1West2.05 km
Veerapandi Bit 1South2.07 km
KodimangalamSouth-East2.49 km
ChinnapattiNorth-East2.53 km
AchchampattiNorth-West2.56 km
PeriyapattiNorth-East2.91 km
UsilampattiEast2.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karuvanur

Karuvanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudalnagar, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Madurai to Karuvanur is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karuvanur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karuvanur village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Karuvanur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karuvanur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Karuvanur

Where is Karuvanur located?

Karuvanur village is located in Madurai North Taluka, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karuvanur?

Karuvanur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Karuvanur?

The pincode of Karuvanur is 625014.

What is the population of Karuvanur?

Karuvanur has a total population of 1,936, including 949 males and 987 females.

How many households are there in Karuvanur?

There are 452 households in Karuvanur.

What is the literacy rate in Karuvanur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karuvanur is 65.08%. Male literacy is 73.13% and female literacy is 57.35%.