Location :
❖ Karur District is located in the central part of Tamil Nadu, lying between 10° 37′ 00″ N to 11° 12′ 00″ N latitude and 77° 55′ 00″ E to 78° 50′ 00″ E longitude. The district is bordered by Namakkal in the north, Dindigul in the south, Tiruchirappalli in the east, and Erode in the west.
❖ Karur is well connected by rail, linking key cities like Chennai, Coimbatore, and Madurai. The district also serves as a major road junction, with important highways such as NH-44 and NH-81, along with state highways including:
- SH-71: Karur – Namakkal.
- SH-190: Karur – Aravakurichi – Dindigul.
- SH-84: Karur – Kulithalai – Trichy.
These routes ensure smooth connectivity and efficient transportation across Tamil Nadu.
Area and Population
❖ Karur District covers an area of 2,904 square kilometers. According to the 2011 Census, the district’s total population is 10,76,588, with 5,38,895 males and 5,37,693 females, resulting in a nearly balanced gender ratio.
❖ In the 2001 Census, the population was 9,35,686, comprising 4,67,415 males and 4,68,271 females. The district experienced a population growth rate of 15.1% over the decade, reflecting its steady development.
