Kovilur

Kovilur is a village located in Karaikkudi taluka of Sivaganga district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 2km away from sub-district headquarter Karaikkudi (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Sivaganga. As per 2009 stats, Koviloor is the gram panchayat of Kovilur village.

Here you can discover what makes Kovilur unique in its vibrant Karaikkudi-Sivaganga region. You’ll see Kovilur’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 Kovilur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kovilur is 640086. The village spans a total geographical area of 506.52 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 630307. Karaikudi is nearest town to Kovilur village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kovilur 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 Karaikudi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sivaganga Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kovilur

Population of Kovilur

According to the 2011 Census, Kovilur has a total population of about 4,287, with approximately 2,168 males and 2,119 females. The sex ratio is around 977 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 507 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 535 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 3. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.79%, with male literacy at about 73.94% and female literacy near 63.52%. There are around 1,116 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kovilur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kovilur

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

Nearby Villages of Kovilur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kovilur