Karuppur - Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur

Karuppur is a village situated in the Thiruvaiyaru taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thiruvaiyaru and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. Karuppur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karuppur is 638727. The village covers a total geographical area of 297.17 hectares and falls under the 613101 pincode. Thirukkattupalli is the nearest town.

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

Population of Karuppur

According to the 2011 Census, Karuppur village had a total population of 2,000 people, including 988 males and 1,012 females, living in 529 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.71%, with male literacy at 87.49% and female literacy at 72.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 606.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Karuppur

Karuppur 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 Karuppur

Karuppur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Budalur, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Karuppur is about 22 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 Karuppur

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

Health Facilities in Karuppur

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

FAQs about Karuppur