# Kuchanur, Theni (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population & History

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Town · Theni, Tamil Nadu 

# Kuchanur

Kuchanur is a town in Uthamapalayam sub-district of Theni district, Tamil Nadu (town panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **7,024 people** in 1,925 households. Literacy was 75.0%.

- 7,024people (2011)
- 1,925households
- 75.0%literacy
- 12census wards

## Population of Kuchanur

■ Kuchanur · ■ Theni urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****75.0%**

**81.2%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****1045**

**1003

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****1022**

**938

Working population ****50.2%**

**42.7%

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 Kuchanur

Of every 100 households in Kuchanur in 2011, 93 had electricity, 30 a toilet at home and 66 cooked with LPG; 52 had a mobile phone, 14 a two-wheeler and 1 a car.

■ Kuchanur · ■ Theni urban average

Electricity for lighting ****93%**

**92%

Toilet within the home ****30%**

**52%

No toilet (open defecation) ****30%**

**22%

Tap water ****94%**

**95%

Drinking water within premises ****47%**

**52%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****66%**

**52%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****29%**

**33%

Use banking services ****49%**

**44%

Television ****91%**

**85%

Mobile phone ****52%**

**64%

Computer with internet ****1%**

**2%

Two-wheeler ****14%**

**19%

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

**2%

None of these assets ****6%**

**7%

Own their home ****83%**

**62%

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 Kuchanur work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 585 (17%) · **■** Household industry 47 (1%) · **■** Farming 2,865 (81%) · **■** Marginal 28 (1%)

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 Kuchanur changed?

From 6,055 in 2001 to 7,024 in 2011.

**2001

**2011

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

## Kuchanur in numbers and road distances

- Density878 per km²
- Growth 2001–201116.0%
- Annual rainfall821 mm
- Temperature range16 °C to 40 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)540 km by road
- Theni (district HQ)20 km by road
- Madurai (city of 1 lakh+)110 km by road
- Madurai (city of 5 lakh+)110 km by road
- Theni (railway station)20 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 Kuchanur

### Civic services

- Pucca roads12 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets568
- Water storage185 kl
- Electricity — homes1,797
- Electricity — industry1

### Hospitals

- ●Alternative-medicine hospitals1 · 1 doctors
- ●Dispensaries1 · 5 beds · 1 doctors
- ●Veterinary hospitals1 · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools3 govt · 1 private
- ●Senior secondary schools1 govt

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1
- Co-operative banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** rope, wooden products and bricks.

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

## Kuchanur ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/uthamapalayam/kuchanur/ward-1/) 485 131 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/uthamapalayam/kuchanur/ward-2/) 1,046 262 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/uthamapalayam/kuchanur/ward-3/) 497 132 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/uthamapalayam/kuchanur/ward-4/) 843 238 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/uthamapalayam/kuchanur/ward-5/) 255 75 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/uthamapalayam/kuchanur/ward-6/) 425 123 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/uthamapalayam/kuchanur/ward-7/) 544 140 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/uthamapalayam/kuchanur/ward-8/) 508 140 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/uthamapalayam/kuchanur/ward-9/) 407 117 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/uthamapalayam/kuchanur/ward-10/) 395 118 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/uthamapalayam/kuchanur/ward-11/) 589 157 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/theni/uthamapalayam/kuchanur/ward-12/) 1,030 292 

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: Kuchanur

- 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

- Madurai Airport (IXM) · Madurai79 km
- Cochin International Airport (COK) · Kochi111 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:59) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:29, sunset around 18:02).

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 Kuchanur?7,024 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Kuchanur in?Theni district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Kuchanur in 2001?6,055
- How many wards does Kuchanur have?12 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Kuchanur?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Kuchanur?Madurai Airport (IXM), about 79 km in a straight line