Koonur - Lalgudi, Tiruchirappalli

Koonur is a village situated in the Lalgudi taluka of Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalgudi and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Tiruchirappalli. Khookur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koonur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koonur is 635957. The village covers a total geographical area of 560.44 hectares and falls under the 621703 pincode. Lalgudi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Koonur

According to the 2011 Census, Koonur village had a total population of 2,339 people, including 1,160 males and 1,179 females, living in 608 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.16%, with male literacy at 91.98% and female literacy at 76.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 401, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Koonur

Koonur 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 Koonur

Koonur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lalgudi, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tiruchirappalli to Koonur 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 Koonur

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

Health Facilities in Koonur

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

FAQs about Koonur