Katanur - Tiruchuli, Virudhunagar

Katanur is a village situated in the Tiruchuli taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiruchuli and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Kattanur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katanur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katanur is 641487. The village covers a total geographical area of 909.88 hectares and falls under the 626607 pincode. Manamadurai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Katanur

As per Census 2011, Katanur village has a total population of 1,941 people, consisting of 1,007 males and 934 females. The village has 469 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 185 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,403 literate and 538 illiterate residents. Additionally, 757 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Katanur

Katanur 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 Katanur

Public transport in the Katanur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Narikkudi, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Katanur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katanur

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

Health Facilities in Katanur

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

FAQs about Katanur