Karnavur - Mannargudi, Thiruvarur

Karnavur is a village situated in the Mannargudi taluka of Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mannargudi and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Thiruvarur. Vettaithidal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karnavur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karnavur is 638213. The village covers a total geographical area of 454.44 hectares and falls under the 614705 pincode. Mannargudi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Karnavur

As per Census 2011, Karnavur village has a total population of 1,282 people, consisting of 650 males and 632 females. The village has 322 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 957 literate and 325 illiterate residents. Additionally, 983 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,282650632
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1457372
Scheduled Castes (SC)983506477
Literate Population957525432
Illiterate Population325125200

Nearby Villages of Karnavur

Karnavur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AravathurSouth-East1.13 km
ArichapuramNorth1.66 km
Savala KaranSouth-East1.94 km
PududevangudiNorth2.47 km
PamaniSouth-West2.47 km
SithamburEast2.62 km
KeelalavandhacheriNorth3.76 km
MelalavandhacheriNorth-West3.90 km
VellakudiNorth-East4.07 km
VadagovanurEast4.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karnavur

Karnavur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mannargudi, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thiruvarur to Karnavur is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karnavur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Karnavur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Karnavur

Where is Karnavur located?

Karnavur village is located in Mannargudi Taluka, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karnavur?

The Gram Panchayat of Karnavur is Vettaithidal.

What is the pincode of Karnavur?

The pincode of Karnavur is 614705.

What is the population of Karnavur?

Karnavur has a total population of 1,282, including 650 males and 632 females.

How many households are there in Karnavur?

There are 322 households in Karnavur.

What is the literacy rate in Karnavur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karnavur is 74.65%. Male literacy is 80.77% and female literacy is 68.35%.