Athur is an inhabited village in Karur Taluk of Karur district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 635563, the Census 2011 record lists 5,186 people in 1,633 households and the reported area is 2,117.33 hectares. The local references include Athur Poolampalayam Gram Panchayat, Karur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Punjai Thottakurichi.
In short:
Athur is a village in Karur Taluk, Karur district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 635563 and 5,186 people in 1,633 households.
Village Code635563
Population5,186
Households1,633
Area2,117.33 hectares
Nearest TownPunjai Thottakurichi
Detailed village profile
Athur at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 5,186 people, 2,117.33 hectares of reported area and Punjai Thottakurichi as the nearest town reference for Athur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Athur falls under Karur Taluk in Karur district, Tamil Nadu.
The Census village code is 635563.
The record lists 5,186 people living in 1,633 households.
The reported village area is 2,117.33 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Punjai Thottakurichi.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Athur
Census Village Code
635563
State
Tamil Nadu
State Census Code
33
District
Karur
District Census Code
613
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Karur
Sub-district Census Code
05769
CD Block
Karur
Gram Panchayat
Athur Poolampalayam
Households
1,633
Population
5,186
Male Population
2,548
Female Population
2,638
Sex Ratio
1,035.32
Area
2,117.33 hectares
Area
21.17 sq km
Nearest Town
Punjai Thottakurichi
Nearest Town Distance
b km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
639002
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density244.93 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.18 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share24.01%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.02%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share8.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Athur in the official administrative record. Census village code 635563, Athur Poolampalayam Gram Panchayat and Karur CD Block.
State Census Code
33
District Census Code
613
Sub-district Census Code
05769
Village Census Code
635563
CD Block Code
0155
Gram Panchayat Code
0001
CD Block Name
Karur
Gram Panchayat Name
Athur Poolampalayam
Location and Distance
Punjai Thottakurichi is the nearest town listed for Athur. Karur is listed as the district headquarters at about 7 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Karur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Karur
Distance from District Headquarter
7 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Punjai Thottakurichi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
5 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Punjai Thottakurichi
Distance within State/UT
5 km
Nearest Town
Punjai Thottakurichi
Distance from Nearest Town
b km
Total Geographical Area
2,117.33 hectares
Area
21.17 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 5,186 people in 1,633 households, with 2,548 male residents and 2,638 female residents. The average household size is 3.18, and SC share is 24.01% and ST share is 0.02% for Athur. Population density works out to about 244.93 people per sq km.
Total Households
1,633
Total Population
5,186
Male Population
2,548
Female Population
2,638
Sex Ratio
1,035.32
Average Household Size
3.18
SC Population
1,245
SC Male Population
614
SC Female Population
631
SC Population Share
24.01
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.02
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Athur list 5 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
5
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Engineering College
Available
Private Engineering College Count
1
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
4
Private School For Disabled
Available
Private School For Disabled Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Athur. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Athur include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public
Available
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
329.94 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
61.33 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Athur include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Athur include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Athur is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Athur show that reported agricultural commodities include Tapioca, Great Millet and Pearl Millet, net sown area is 734.08 hectares and irrigated land is 61.33 hectares (8.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Tapioca
Agricultural Commodities Second
Great Millet
Agricultural Commodities Third
Pearl Millet
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
426.06
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
108 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
14.03 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
409.1 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
96.12 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
734.08
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
672.75 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
61.33
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Private Others
Available
Private Others Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
2
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
48
Banks in Matched Records
18
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
38
79%
CRM
9
19%
CDM
1
2.1%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Karur Vysya Bank Ltd
10
21%
Dbs Bank India Limited
7
15%
Canara Bank
4
8.3%
State Bank of India
4
8.3%
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd
4
8.3%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Karur No.56, Narasimmapuram (South) Ulavar Santhai Bus Stop, Karur, Tamil Nadu, 639002
Canara Bank
ATM
639002
Karur
Karur
Karur (M)
0 47 Main Road, Ajantha Hotel, Aravakurichi, Karur, Tamil Nadu, Karur, Tamil Nadu, 639002
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Athur village located?
Athur is in Karur Taluk of Karur district in Tamil Nadu, India.
Which district is Athur village in?
Athur village is in Karur district.
Which state is Athur village in?
Athur village is in Tamil Nadu.
Which taluk is Athur under?
Athur comes under Karur Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Athur?
The Census village code of Athur is 635563.
Which Gram Panchayat is Athur under?
Athur is listed under Athur Poolampalayam Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Karur.
What is the population of Athur village?
The village record lists 5,186 people and 1,633 households for Athur.
How many households are in Athur village?
The village record lists 1,633 households for Athur.
What is the male and female population of Athur?
The record lists 2,548 male residents and 2,638 female residents for Athur.
What is the sex ratio of Athur village?
The sex ratio of Athur is 1,035.32 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Athur village?
The reported geographical area of Athur is 2,117.33 hectares.
What is the population density of Athur village?
The approximate population density of Athur is 244.93 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Athur?
The nearest town listed for Athur is Punjai Thottakurichi, about b km away.
How far is Athur from the district headquarters?
Athur is about 7 km from Karur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Athur from the sub-district headquarters?
Athur is about 7 km from Karur, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Athur?
The village facility record lists 5 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Athur.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Athur?
For Athur, reported agricultural commodities include Tapioca, Great Millet and Pearl Millet, net sown area is 734.08 hectares and irrigated land is 61.33 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Athur?
The page shows 48 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Athur. These records include 18 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.