District at a glance
All 7 talukas
Largest villages in Karur district
- D.Edayapatti EastKadavur taluka14,145
- ChinthalavadiKrishnarayapuram taluka10,325
- ThogamalaiKulithalai taluka9,792
- GudalurKulithalai taluka8,208
- KalladaiKulithalai taluka8,124
- KuppuchipalayamManmangalam taluka8,087
- VadaseriKulithalai taluka7,951
- InungurKulithalai taluka7,866
- KosurKadavur taluka7,638
- KeelappaguthiKadavur taluka7,483
Census 2011 population
Pincodes in Karur district
34 PIN codes across the villages of Karur district. Open one for its villages, post offices and bank branches.
- 639201× 14
- 639111× 13
- 621313× 12
- 621311× 11
- 639102× 11
- 639110× 11
- 639104× 10
- 639206× 10
- 639113× 8
- 639119× 8
- 639120× 8
- 639003× 7
- 639107× 7
- 639109× 7
- 639002× 6
- 639203× 6
- 639004× 5
- 639005× 5
- 639114× 5
- 639108× 4
- 639207× 4
- 621301× 3
- 639001× 3
- 639006× 3
and 10 more PIN codes
Karur district
Karur is a district of Tamil Nadu. The Local Government Directory lists 7 talukas and 204 revenue villages here, home to a rural population of 6,29,976 (Census 2011, sum of villages).
District officials
All 7 talukas of Karur
Click any taluka to see its villages, posts, and local services.
Gram panchayats of Karur, taluka-wise →
Neighbouring districts of Karur, by distance →
Compare Karur's two largest villages, D.Edayapatti East and Chinthalavadi →
Sorted alphabetically
Villages of Karur
81 of 204 villages are mapped so far, from OpenStreetMap. Tap a point to open its page.
Karur district by the numbers
Sums of the Census 2011 village figures we hold — rural areas only; towns are not included. Each figure covers the villages that report it.
Census 2011
Headcount and household counts from the decennial Census of India.
- Population
- 6,29,976 Census 2011
- Male population
- 3,12,628 Census 2011
- Female population
- 3,17,348 Census 2011
- Households
- 1,68,396 Census 2011
- Villages counted
- 169 Census 2011
Derived from the Census counts
Ratios computed from the sums on the left; no projection or estimate.
- Sex ratio
- 1,015 females per 1,000 males
- Household size
- 3.7 persons per household
- Literacy rate
- 69.3% literates ÷ population aged 7+
Constituencies covering Karur
Based on the 204 of 204 villages we can place. Boundaries are approximate.
Mandi prices · Karur
Latest reports from markets in Karur district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranthus · Amaranthus | Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 2,000 | 2,500 | 2,250 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Amaranthus · Amaranthus | Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 2,000 | 2,500 | 2,250 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Amaranthus · Amaranthus | Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 2,500 | 3,000 | 2,750 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Amaranthus · Amaranthus | Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) | 2,000 | 2,500 | 2,250 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Amaranthus · Amaranthus | Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 2,000 | 2,500 | 2,250 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Amaranthus · Amaranthus | Pallapatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 2,500 | 3,000 | 2,750 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Amla(Nelli Kai) · Amla | Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) | 8,000 | 9,000 | 8,500 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Amla(Nelli Kai) · Amla | Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 8,000 | 10,000 | 9,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Amla(Nelli Kai) · Amla | Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 8,500 | 9,000 | 8,750 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Amla(Nelli Kai) · Amla | Pallapatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 7,500 | 8,000 | 7,750 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Ashgourd · Gouard | Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 2,000 | 2,500 | 2,250 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Ashgourd · Gouard | Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 2,000 | 2,500 | 2,250 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Ashgourd · Gouard | Pallapatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 1,500 | 2,000 | 1,750 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Ashgourd · Gouard | Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) | 2,200 | 2,500 | 2,350 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Ashgourd · Gouard | Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 2,000 | 2,500 | 2,250 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Ashgourd · Gouard | Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 2,000 | 2,500 | 2,250 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Baby Corn · Baby Corn | Pallapatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 3,500 | 4,000 | 3,750 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Banana | Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) | 5,000 | 6,000 | 5,500 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Banana · Red Banana | Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 5,000 | 6,000 | 5,500 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Banana | Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | 5,800 | 6,600 | 6,200 | 27 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Karur's shops.
News near Karur
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
From Karur district
- GDP – 26-10-2026
District Administration, Karur · 26 Oct 2026
- Randomization Political Party Meeting – 26-10-2026
District Administration, Karur · 26 Oct 2026
- Collector Inspection North East Monsoon – 25-10-2026
District Administration, Karur · 25 Oct 2026
- Collector Inspection – 24-10-2026
District Administration, Karur · 24 Oct 2026
All official news · Summaries are ours; the original release is the record.
Government jobs near Karur
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
No verified government job notices for Karur right now. We check official commission notices every night.
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Events in Karur → · All emergency numbers →
Essential services & places near Karur
- Banks, ATMs & post offices (430)
- Hospitals & clinics (156)
- Schools & anganwadis (16)
- Colleges & universities (4)
- Police & fire stations (2)
- Revenue & panchayat offices (1)
- Government offices (4)
- Temples (22)
- Churches (2)
- Other places of worship (3)
- Transport (93)
- Community places (5)
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People often ask about Karur district
Which state is Karur district in?
Karur district is in Tamil Nadu.
How many talukas and villages are there in Karur district?
Karur district has 7 talukas and 204 revenue villages in the Local Government Directory (LGD).
What is the rural population of Karur district?
The villages of Karur district had a combined population of 6,29,976 at the 2011 Census (rural areas only; towns are not included).
What is the LGD code of Karur district?
The Local Government Directory code of Karur district is 576.
Answers are built from the Local Government Directory, Census 2011 village records and the Election Commission's seat lists.