# Marudur, Karur (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population, History & Wards

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Town · Karur, Tamil Nadu 

# Marudur

Marudur is a town in Kulithalai sub-district of Karur district, Tamil Nadu (town panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **10,925 people** in 2,850 households. Literacy was 74.1%.

- 10,925people (2011)
- 2,850households
- 74.1%literacy
- 15census wards

## Population of Marudur

■ Marudur · ■ Karur urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****74.1%**

**84.7%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****1054**

**1016

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****896**

**926

Working population ****54.4%**

**44.0%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Marudur

Of every 100 households in Marudur in 2011, 80 had electricity, 13 a toilet at home and 15 cooked with LPG; 60 had a mobile phone, 30 a two-wheeler and 1 a car.

■ Marudur · ■ Karur urban average

Electricity for lighting ****80%**

**94%

Toilet within the home ****13%**

**67%

No toilet (open defecation) ****87%**

**23%

Tap water ****81%**

**91%

Drinking water within premises ****14%**

**65%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****15%**

**69%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****82%**

**17%

Use banking services ****66%**

**57%

Television ****93%**

**86%

Mobile phone ****60%**

**77%

Computer with internet ****1%**

**3%

Two-wheeler ****30%**

**46%

Car / jeep / van ****1%**

**6%

None of these assets ****4%**

**4%

Own their home ****92%**

**56%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Marudur work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 1,197 (20%) · **■** Household industry 134 (2%) · **■** Farming 4,493 (76%) · **■** Marginal 124 (2%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Marudur changed?

From 10,214 in 2001 to 10,925 in 2011.

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Marudur in numbers and road distances

- Density617 per km²
- Growth 2001–20117.0%
- Annual rainfall637 mm
- Temperature range19 °C to 39 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)405 km by road
- Karur (district HQ)40 km by road
- Tiruchirappalli (city of 1 lakh+)38 km by road
- Tiruchirappalli (city of 5 lakh+)38 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Marudur

### Civic services

- Pucca roads30 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets667
- Water storage4,500 kl
- Electricity — homes2,265
- Electricity — industry3

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools8 govt · 2 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1
- Co-operative banks1

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Marudur ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/karur/kulithalai/marudur/ward-1/) 472 126 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/karur/kulithalai/marudur/ward-2/) 516 134 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/karur/kulithalai/marudur/ward-3/) 557 149 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/karur/kulithalai/marudur/ward-4/) 564 154 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/karur/kulithalai/marudur/ward-5/) 494 136 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/karur/kulithalai/marudur/ward-6/) 706 197 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/karur/kulithalai/marudur/ward-7/) 784 205 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/karur/kulithalai/marudur/ward-8/) 460 111 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/karur/kulithalai/marudur/ward-9/) 795 226 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/karur/kulithalai/marudur/ward-10/) 1,028 257 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/karur/kulithalai/marudur/ward-11/) 829 210 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/karur/kulithalai/marudur/ward-12/) 1,112 276 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/karur/kulithalai/marudur/ward-13/) 589 145 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/karur/kulithalai/marudur/ward-14/) 1,470 377 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/karur/kulithalai/marudur/ward-15/) 549 147 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Know before you go: Marudur

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) · Tiruchirappalli34 km
- Madurai Airport (IXM) · Madurai126 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:53) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:26, sunset around 17:55).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Marudur?10,925 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Marudur in?Karur district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Marudur in 2001?10,214
- How many wards does Marudur have?15 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Marudur?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Marudur?Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), about 34 km in a straight line