The Karur district of Tamil Nadu had a population of 1,064,493 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 11,40,498 by 2026. It has an area of 2,904 sq km and population density of 367 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 1,016 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 75.60. The child sex ratio is 940 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with 93.35% and Tamil is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 4,35,493 urban and 6,29,000 rural, and rural population accounts for 59.10% of the total population. There are a total of 2,87,095 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Detail |
Figure |
| District |
Karur |
| State |
Tamil Nadu |
| Population in 2011 |
1,064,493 |
| Projected population in 2026 |
11,40,498 |
| Area |
2,904 sq km |
| Population density |
367 persons per sq km |
Population and Growth
| Year |
Population |
Growth |
| 1991 |
Not stated |
Not stated |
| 2001 |
935,686 |
9.54% |
| 2011 |
1,064,493 |
13.77% |
| 2021 |
10,90,000 |
Projected |
| 2025 |
11,30,000 |
Projected |
| 2026 |
11,40,498 |
Projected |
| 2027 |
11,42,071 |
Projected |
- Population rose well over two censuses
- 2011 is the main census base
- Future numbers show slow steady rise
- Growth rate is moderate and stable
Historic Census Data
| Detail |
2001 |
2011 |
| Total population |
935,686 |
1,064,493 |
| Male population |
465,538 |
528,184 |
| Female population |
470,148 |
536,309 |
| Share of Tamil Nadu |
1.50% |
1.48% |
| Density |
322 |
367 |
| Sex ratio |
1,010 |
1,016 |
| Child population 0-6 |
Not stated |
1,02,731 |
| Literacy rate |
66.11% |
75.60% |
Literacy Details
| Literacy Type |
Value |
| Total literacy rate |
75.60% |
| Male literacy rate |
81.13% |
| Female literacy rate |
69.83% |
| Total literates |
7,54,783 |
| Male literates |
3,84,448 |
| Female literates |
3,70,335 |
- Male literacy is higher than female literacy
- Literacy improved from 2001 to 2011
- Total literates cross seven and a half lakh
- Education level is moderate but growing
Sex Ratio and Child Data
| Detail |
Value |
| Sex ratio |
1,016 |
| Child sex ratio |
940 |
| Child population 0-6 |
1,02,731 |
| Male child population 0-6 |
55,152 |
| Female child population 0-6 |
47,579 |
| Child share in total population |
9.65% |
Religion and Language
| Religion |
Share |
Population |
| Hindu |
93.35% |
9,93,666 |
| Muslim |
4.18% |
44,493 |
| Christian |
2.14% |
22,779 |
| Sikh |
0.05% |
500 |
| Buddhist |
0.02% |
181 |
| Jain |
0.01% |
140 |
| Others |
0.00% |
31 |
| Language |
Share |
| Tamil |
Main language |
Urban and Rural Split
| Area |
Population |
Share |
| Urban |
4,35,493 |
40.90% |
| Rural |
6,29,000 |
59.10% |
| Area Type |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio |
| Urban |
1,041 |
941 |
| Rural |
1,004 |
940 |
Households and Workforce
| Detail |
Number |
| Households |
2,87,095 |
| Houseless families |
Not stated |
| Working population |
Not stated |
| Male workers |
Not stated |
| Female workers |
Not stated |
| Main workers |
Not stated |
| Marginal workers |
Not stated |
Castes and Child Share
| Detail |
Value |
| Scheduled Caste |
Not stated |
| Scheduled Tribe |
Not stated |
| Children 0-6 share |
9.65% |
| Children 0-6 in urban areas |
Not stated |
| Children 0-6 in rural areas |
Not stated |
Administration and Area
| Detail |
Information |
| District formed |
Not stated |
| District headquarters |
Karur |
| Area |
2,904 sq km |
| Density |
367 persons per sq km |
| Taluks |
Karur, Aravakurichi, Krishnarayapuram, Kulithalai, Kadavur |
| Taluks count |
5 |
| Sub-districts |
5 |
| Blocks |
10 |
City, Town and Village List
| Name |
Status |
Population |
| Karur |
Municipality |
70,980 |
| Kulithalai |
Town |
31,112 |
| Krishnarayapuram |
Town |
25,342 |
| Aravakurichi |
Town |
17,622 |
| Kadavur |
Town |
14,545 |
| Thiru Nagar |
Census town |
10,174 |
Sub-Districts and Villages
| Division |
Count or Name |
| Towns |
19 |
| Villages |
170 |
| Village panchayats |
Not stated |
| Urban local bodies |
Municipality and town panchayats |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the population of Karur in 2011? 1,064,493
- What is the literacy rate of Karur? 75.60%
- What is the sex ratio in Karur? 1,016 females per 1000 males
- What is the main religion in Karur? Hindu
- Is Karur more urban or rural? It is more rural