Karur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Karur district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Karur
Karur comprises 170 villages, of which 169 are inhabited and 1 are uninhabited. There are 19 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,87,095, spread across 2,904 square kilometers.
| Villages | 170(169 inhabited • 1 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 19 |
| Households | 2,87,095 |
| Total Area | 2,904 km² |
Karur Urban & Rural Population
Karur had 4,34,517 people in urban areas (40.8%) and 6,29,976 people in rural areas (59.2%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 6,29,976 | 59.2% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 4,34,517 | 40.8% |
| Total | 10,64,493 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Karur
The total population comprises 5,28,184 males (49.6%) and 5,36,309 females (50.4%). The sex ratio is 1015 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 3,12,628 | 2,15,556 | 5,28,184 |
| 👩 Female | 3,17,348 | 2,18,961 | 5,36,309 |
Literacy Rate in Karur
The literacy rate is 68.3%. Male literacy stands at 76.06% while female literacy is 60.66%, indicating a gender gap of 15.40 percentage points. The total literate population is 7,27,044.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,24,431 | 1,77,295 | 4,01,726 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,69,703 | 1,55,615 | 3,25,318 |
| Total Literate | 3,94,134 | 3,32,910 | 7,27,044 |
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About Karur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Karur in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 10,64,493 with a literacy rate of 68.3% and a sex ratio of 1015 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Karur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.