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Karur

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Area · — km²
Population · 10,64,493
Pincode range ·
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Mandals
204
Villages
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Mandals of Karur district

7 mandal centroids, sized by Census 2011 population. Tap a mandal to open its page.

People≤ 61k61k–65k65k–101k101k–110k> 110k largest: Kulithalai

Centroids from LGD/OSM. Not a survey map.

By population

Largest villages in Karur district

  1. 1D.Edayapatti EastKadavur mandal14,145
  2. 2ChinthalavadiKrishnarayapuram mandal10,325
  3. 3ThogamalaiKulithalai mandal9,792
  4. 4GudalurKulithalai mandal8,208
  5. 5KalladaiKulithalai mandal8,124
  6. 6KuppuchipalayamManmangalam mandal8,087
  7. 7VadaseriKulithalai mandal7,951
  8. 8InungurKulithalai mandal7,866
  9. 9KosurKadavur mandal7,638
  10. 10KeelappaguthiKadavur mandal7,483
Postal index

Pincodes in Karur district

34 PIN codes across the district's villages. Open one for its village list, post office and nearby PINs.

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Karur at a glance

Karur is a district of Tamil Nadu with 7 taluks, 157 gram panchayats and 204 revenue villages, administered from —. The population is 10,64,493 (Census 2011) across — km². The largest villages are D.Edayapatti East (14,145 people, Kadavur), Chinthalavadi (10,325 people, Krishnarayapuram), Thogamalai (9,792 people, Kulithalai). Pincodes in the district start with —.

About the district

Karur — district of Tamil Nadu

Karur is a district in Tamil Nadu. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

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District at a glance

About Karur

Historic textile and jewellery hub with ancient trade significance and traditional weaving.

District HQ
Karur

Must-visit places in Karur

temple

Aravaleeswarar Temple

Ancient Shiva temple located in Karur town with significant religious and architectural value.

  • temple
    Karur Neelakanta Pillai Temple

    Historic temple dedicated to Lord Neelakanta Pillai, a revered deity in Karur.

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Then & Now

Karur district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
6,29,976
Census 2011 baseline
+15.4%
Population · 2026
7,26,752
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,68,396
Census 2011 baseline
+14.5%
Households · 2026
1,92,896
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 204 villages

Karur district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
3,12,628Census 2011
Female population
3,17,348Census 2011
Sex ratio
1015 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,68,396Census 2011
SC population
1,52,799Census 2011
ST population
191Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
7,26,752+15.4%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,92,896RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
3,52,276Census 2011
Cultivators
74,343Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,56,261Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
77.3%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
6,35,748 / 9,57,82566% complete
SBM-G toilets
5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
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Notable places across Karur district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
42 of 204 villages have notable places mapped · 21%
  • Hospital· 37
  • Temple· 10
  • PHC· 9
  • School· 3
  • High school· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Karur district.

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Browse by taluk

All 7 mandals of Karur

Click any taluk to see its villages, posts, and local services.

204 villages · 157 GPs
Sorted alphabetically
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Most active

Top villages in Karur

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Karur

How many taluks and villages are in Karur district?

Karur district has 7 taluks and 204 revenue villages across 157 gram panchayats in Tamil Nadu.

Which agro-climatic zone is Karur district in?

Tamil Nadu lies in the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) and the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) under the ICAR classification, which sets the cropping pattern and rainfall regime for Karur district.

Where is the headquarters of Karur district?

The district headquarters of Karur is —.

What is the pincode of Karur district?

Karur district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Karur may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Karur fall under?

Karur district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Karur district?

Karur district had a population of 10,64,493 per the 2011 Census, across 204 villages.

When was Karur district formed?

Karur district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Karur district?

Major rivers in Karur district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near Karur

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(6 nearest)
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