Kirathur - Karambakudi, Pudukkottai

Kirathur is a village situated in the Karambakudi taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karambakudi and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Keerathur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kirathur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirathur is 639649. The village covers a total geographical area of 315.02 hectares and falls under the 622302 pincode. Karambakkudi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kirathur

As per Census 2011, Kirathur village has a total population of 721 people, consisting of 353 males and 368 females. The village has 173 households and a sex ratio of 1,042 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 474 literate and 247 illiterate residents. Additionally, 91 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kirathur

Kirathur 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Kirathur

Kirathur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thanjavur, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pudukkottai to Kirathur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kirathur

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

Health Facilities in Kirathur

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

FAQs about Kirathur