What is special in Karur?

Karur is an old city located in the Karur District of the state Tamil Nadu. It is famous for its handloom textiles and blanket exports. The city has fertile land because of the Kaveri River and Amravati River. Places of interest are Kalyana Pasupatheeshwara Swamy Temple (Shiva temple), Ponnaniyar Dam, Mayanur and more.

How many rivers are there in Karur?

Karur District is one of the 38 districts (a district located centrally along the Kaveri and Amaravathi rivers) in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The main town in Karur District is the city of Karur, which is also the district headquarters….

Who ruled Karur?

Karur was ruled by the Chola dynasty, the Chera dynasty, the Naickers, and the British successively. There is proof that Karur may have been the centre for old jewellery-making and gem setting (gold imported mainly from Rome), as seen from several excavations.

How many people are in Karur?

Currently Karur City has population about 234,506, with a sex-ratio of 1,032 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.

How many villages are there in Karur?

Karur District consists of two Revenue Divisions viz., Karur and Kulithalai, Seven Taluks viz., Karur, Aravakurichi, Manmangalam, Pugalur, Kulithalai, Krishnarayapuram and Kadavur, comprising of 203 Revenue Villages.

What is the climate in Karur?

Climate Karur (India) The climate is tropical in Karur. The average temperature in Karur is 28.2 °C | 82.7 °F. The annual rainfall is 724 mm | 28.5 inch.

Is Karur rural or urban?

Karur District Population of Rural and Urban The district has an total area of 2,904 sq km., 283.5 sq km is urban and 2620.5 sq km is rural. Out of total population of Karur, 1,181,588 in the district, 434,517 are in urban area and 629,976 are in rural area.

How do I get to Karur?

It can be reached conveniently from different parts of Tamil Nadu via road, rail and air. Tiruchirapalli International Airport serves as the nearest airport to Karur. If direct flights are not available from distant cities, visitors can take connecting flights till Tiruchirapalli.

How many blocks are there in Karur?

Eight blocks
The District has Eight blocks viz. Karur, Thanthoni, Aravakurichi, K. Paramathi, Kulithalai, Krishnarayapuram, Kadavur, and Thogamalai comprising of 157 Village Panchayats.

How many unions are there in Karur?

Development Administration

Does Karur have an airport?

Tiruchirapalli International Airport serves as the nearest airport to Karur. If direct flights are not available from distant cities, visitors can take connecting flights till Tiruchirapalli. From the airport bus service is available for Karur. The next nearest airport to Karur is Chennai International Airport.

Who is the present Collector of Karur district?

Dr.T.Prabhushankar I.A.S
District Administration