Marur - Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur

Marur is a village situated in the Thiruvaiyaru taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thiruvaiyaru and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. Marur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marur is 638700. The village covers a total geographical area of 258.74 hectares and falls under the 613203 pincode. Thiruvaiyaru is the nearest town.

Marur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Marur

According to the 2011 Census, Marur village had a total population of 1,368 people, including 690 males and 678 females, living in 352 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.22%, with male literacy at 90.20% and female literacy at 76.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 620.

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

Nearby Villages of Marur

Marur 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 Marur

Marur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Alakkudi, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Marur is about 25 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 Marur

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

Health Facilities in Marur

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

FAQs about Marur