Karur District - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Karur is a district in Tamil Nadu, India, with 5 tehsils and 169 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 1064493, sex ratio is 101.54% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 68.30%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
District at a Glance
Karur
StateTamil Nadu
Area2904.00 sq km
Nearest RailwayKarur Railway Station
Nearest AirportTiruchirappalli Airport
District Code613
Census Year2011
Total Population
1064493
Sex Ratio
101.54%
Literacy Rate
68.3%
Total Tehsils
5
Total Villages
169
Households
287095
Administrative Overview of Karur
| District | Karur |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Total Area | 2904.00 |
| Total Tehsils | 5 |
| Total Villages | 169 |
| Total Households | 287095 |
| Nearest Railway Station | Karur Railway Station |
| Nearest Airport | Tiruchirappalli Airport |
| Latitude / Longitude | 10.9596041, 78.0807797 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of Karur - (Census 2011)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 102731 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 52969 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 49762 |
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Religion Population in Karur
| Religion | Population Share | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2294369 | 93.08% | |
| Muslim | 91636 | 3.72% | |
| Sikh | 232 | 0.01% | |
| Christian | 66987 | 2.72% | |
| Jain | 7898 | 0.32% | |
| Buddhist | 157 | 0.01% |
Literacy Rate in Karur
Workers in Karur
Tehsils List in Karur
| # | Tehsils Name | Population | Total Villages | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
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ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in Karur district. Literacy rate includes persons aged 7+ who can read and write. Sex ratio = females per 1,000 males. Worker participation rate = workers as % of total population.