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

As per Census 2011, Koonur village has a total population of 2,339 people, consisting of 1,160 males and 1,179 females. The village has 608 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 224 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,780 literate and 559 illiterate residents. Additionally, 401 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3391,1601,179
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22412599
Scheduled Castes (SC)401207194
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population1,780952828
Illiterate Population559208351

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SathamangalamNorth-East2.08 km
IdaiyathumangalamWest2.62 km
KoviladiEast2.84 km
KilikooduWest3.13 km
KiliyurSouth3.45 km
PadirakudiSouth-East3.49 km
ThogurSouth-West3.55 km
AdikudiNorth-East3.56 km
Manakkal (east)North3.58 km
SeshasamudramNorth-West3.95 km

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.

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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Koonur

Where is Koonur located?

Koonur village is located in Lalgudi Taluka, Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Koonur?

The Gram Panchayat of Koonur is Khookur.

What is the pincode of Koonur?

The pincode of Koonur is 621703.

What is the population of Koonur?

Koonur has a total population of 2,339, including 1,160 males and 1,179 females.

How many households are there in Koonur?

There are 608 households in Koonur.

What is the literacy rate in Koonur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Koonur is 76.10%. Male literacy is 82.07% and female literacy is 70.23%.