Kirathur

Kirathur is a village located in Karambakudi taluka of Pudukkottai district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Karambakudi (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Pudukkottai. As per 2009 stats, Keerathur is the gram panchayat of Kirathur village.

Here you can discover what makes Kirathur unique in its vibrant Karambakudi-Pudukkottai region. You’ll see Kirathur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kirathur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kirathur is 639649. The village spans a total geographical area of 315.02 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 622302. Karambakkudi is nearest town to Kirathur village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kirathur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gandarvakottai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tiruchirappalli Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kirathur

Population of Kirathur

According to the 2011 Census, Kirathur has a total population of about 721, with approximately 353 males and 368 females. The sex ratio is around 1042 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 84 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 91 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.74%, with male literacy at about 77.34% and female literacy near 54.62%. There are around 173 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kirathur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kirathur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kirathur. As per the 2011 stats, Kirathur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kirathur

Knowing the nearby villages of Kirathur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kirathur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kirathur