Keeranur - Nannilam, Thiruvarur

Keeranur is a village situated in the Nannilam taluka of Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nannilam and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Thiruvarur. Keeranoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keeranur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keeranur is 638021. The village covers a total geographical area of 562.61 hectares and falls under the 609403 pincode. Peralam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Keeranur

According to the 2011 Census, Keeranur village had a total population of 2,514 people, including 1,279 males and 1,235 females, living in 631 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.52%, with male literacy at 91.09% and female literacy at 77.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 716.

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

Nearby Villages of Keeranur

Keeranur 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 Keeranur

Keeranur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kollumangudi, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thiruvarur to Keeranur is about 32 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 Keeranur

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

Health Facilities in Keeranur

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

FAQs about Keeranur