Marur Village Overview
Marur is a village in Gingee tehsil of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. Gingee is the tehsil headquarters, while Viluppuram is the district headquarters for Marur village. As per available records (2009), Marur village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Marur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Marur is 632497. The village covers a geographical area of 387.68 hectares and has a pincode of 605651. Gingee is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Location Map of Marur
Population & Demographics of Marur
This section provides population and demographic details of Marur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,421 | 701 | 720 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 172 | 83 | 89 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 226 | 111 | 115 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 114 | 55 | 59 |
| Literate Population | 852 | 467 | 385 |
| Illiterate Population | 569 | 234 | 335 |
Key population details of Marur village are given below:
- Marur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,421, including approximately 701 males and 720 females, with a sex ratio of 1027 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 226 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 114 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Marur village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 59.96%.
- There are around 307 households in Marur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Marur
Transport facilities help residents of Marur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 12 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Marur
The following villages are located close to Marur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marur
- Where is Marur located?
- Marur village is located in Gingee Taluka, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Marur?
- Marur is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Marur?
- The pincode of Marur is 605651.
- What is the population of Marur?
- Marur has a total population of 1,421, including 701 males and 720 females.
- How many households are there in Marur?
- There are 307 households in Marur.
- What is the literacy rate in Marur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Marur is 59.96%. Male literacy is 66.62% and female literacy is 53.47%.