Kovanur Village - Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Kovanur is a village situated in the Kumbakonam taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumbakonam and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. Kovanur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kovanur is 638548. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.77 hectares and falls under the 612303 pincode. Kumbakonam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kovanur

As per Census 2011, Kovanur village has a total population of 2,226 people, consisting of 1,116 males and 1,110 females. The village has 549 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 223 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,748 literate and 478 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kovanur

Kovanur 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 Kovanur

Kovanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tirunagesvaram, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Kovanur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kovanur

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

Health Facilities in Kovanur

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

FAQs about Kovanur