Marudur village, Melur taluk | Pincode 625122

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LGD code: 640547
Pincode: 625122
Post office: Therkutheru
Population: 182
Households: 44
Literacy rate: 78%
Sex ratio: 896 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 127
Distance to district centre: 192 km
Distance to mandal centre: 183 km
Distance to Chennai: 419 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 207 km
Nearest railway station: Karaimadai · 6 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: government sub health center · 2 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Marudur compares

By population, Marudur ranks #76 of 85 villages in Melur mandal.

Literacy rate

78.0%

+11.9% vs mandal average

Marudur: 78.0%
Melur mandal: 66.1%
Madurai district: 74.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

896

−94 vs mandal average

Marudur: 896
Melur mandal: 990

Household size

people per home

4.1

+0.2 vs mandal average

Marudur: 4.1
Melur mandal: 3.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Marudur at a glance

Marudur is a village of 182 people in 44 households (Census 2011) in Melur taluk, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, the 76th-largest of 85 villages in Melur taluk. Literacy is 78%, 12 points above the taluk average of 66% and the sex ratio is 896 women per 1,000 men. It lies 192 km from the Madurai district centre, 3 km from Thekkampatti, the nearest town, 6 km from Karaimadai railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 625122, served by Therkutheru post office; the LGD village code is 640547. The nearest hospital or health centre is government sub health center, 2 km away. The village votes in Manapparai assembly constituency, represented by MLA R. Kathiravan. The population is estimated at 215 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Marudur · this village	182	78%	—
Marudur · Bhuvanagiri	1,165	68%	0 km N
Marudur · Andimadam	5,765	66%	0 km N
Marudur · Dharapuram	1,039	69%	0 km N
Marudur · Mettupalayam	9,491	65%	0.1 km N
Thekkampatti · Mettupalayam	12,414	64%	3.3 km NW
Thekkampatti · Omalur	7,679	59%	3.3 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Marudur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 8
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: MELUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 12
Distance to district HQ (km): 25
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Amoor
Total area (ha): 308.64
Irrigated area (ha): 172.95
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Marudur

LGD code: 640547
Pincode: 625122
Post office: Therkutheru
Population (Census 2011): 182
Population (projected 2026): 215
Households: 44
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 896
Literacy rate: 78.0%
Coordinates: 11.23410°N, 76.90670°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Karur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Manapparai
Member of Parliament: Jothimani
Member of Legislative Assembly: R. Kathiravan
Block / Mandal: Melur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Madurai district level

Then & Now

Marudur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

182

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Population · 2026

215

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 182Census 2011
Households: 44Census 2011
Literacy rate: 78.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 896 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2152026 proj. · +18.1% vs 2011
Est. households: 522026 projection
Active job cards: 2,76,778MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 2,42,079MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 6,21,17,562ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 815NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 87.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 80.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 48.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 77.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Madurai district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Madurai district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Madurai district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Marudur

Mandal centre

Melur · ≈ 183 km

≈ 6 h 16 min by car · 7 h 26 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Madurai · ≈ 192 km

≈ 6 h 35 min by car · 7 h 49 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 12,414 people

Thekkampatti · ≈ 3.3 km

≈ 7 min by car · 8 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai419 kmcapital
Bengaluru207 km
Hyderabad705 km
Mumbai973 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKaraimadai6 km
Bus stopMakaliamman Koil<1 km
Hospital / PHCgovernment sub health center2 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India<1 km
Petrol pumpMarudur Fuels<1 km
CollegeUnited Institute of Technology7 km
Police stationKaramadai Police Station6 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Marudur

6 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Makali Amman TempleTemple<1 km ↗
🛕Jeyamangala Anjaneya TempleTemple<1 km ↗
🛕Thimmaraya Perumal TempleTemple1.9 km ↗
🛕Kurunthamalai Kulandhai Velaayutha Swami TempleTemple2.0 km ↗
🛕Kurundamalai TempleTemple2.2 km ↗
🛕Sree Kattayattu Bhagavathi KshethramTemple2.9 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Marudur

5 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

📚Village LibraryLibrary<1 km ↗
🏫panchayat union middle schoolSchool1.8 km ↗
📚Bujanganur Branch LibraryLibrary1.9 km ↗
🎓Government Higher Secondary School, BujanganurHigh school2.1 km ↗
📚Government village libraryLibrary3.3 km ↗

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September 2026

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TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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Sep

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No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village

Reported by CNBC TV18.

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Sep

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Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal
The New Indian Expressyesterday
No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village
CNBC TV18yesterday
Three ministers hold talks, but TN farmers continue stir for crop loan waiver
The New Indian Express3 days ago
Tamil Nadu: 40 farmers' associations continue protest as talks with ministers fail
dtnext.in4 days ago
Tamil Nadu: Ayan Reddiapatti village gets direct bus connectivity after 79 years of independence
mid-day.com5 days ago
Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu’s native village gets bus service for first time since Independence
The Indian Express5 days ago

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People often ask about Marudur

What is the pincode of Marudur?

The pincode of Marudur, Melur taluk, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu is 625122. The post office is Therkutheru.

Which post office delivers to Marudur?

Mail for Marudur is delivered through Therkutheru post office, pincode 625122, in Melur taluk, Madurai district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Marudur located?

Marudur is a village in Melur taluk of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Marudur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Marudur village has a population of 182 across 44 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Marudur in?

Marudur falls under the Karur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #23) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Marudur in?

Marudur falls under the Manapparai assembly constituency (AC #138) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Marudur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Marudur village is 78.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Marudur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Marudur village is 896 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Marudur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Marudur, including Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai, Pongal Gift Hamper Scheme, Tamil Nadu Free Bus Travel for Women. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Marudur from Madurai district centre?

Marudur is approximately 192 km (straight-line) from the centre of Madurai district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Marudur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Marudur village is 640547.

Which is the nearest town to Marudur?

Thekkampatti (population 12,414, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 3 km from Marudur in a straight line.

How big is Marudur compared to other villages in Melur taluk?

Marudur ranks 76 of 85 villages in Melur taluk by Census 2011 population (182 residents).

How far is Marudur from Chennai?

Marudur is about 419 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 545 km.

How far is Marudur from Bengaluru?

Marudur is about 207 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 269 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Marudur?

Karaimadai is the nearest railway station to Marudur, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Marudur?

Makaliamman Koil is the nearest bus stop to Marudur, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Marudur?

government sub health center is the nearest hospital or health centre to Marudur, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Marudur?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Marudur, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Marudur?

Marudur Fuels is the nearest petrol pump to Marudur, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Who is the MLA of Marudur?

Marudur falls under Manapparai assembly constituency (AC 138). The sitting MLA is R. Kathiravan (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam).

Who is the MP for Marudur?

Marudur is in Karur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Jothimani (INC).

Which schools and colleges are near Marudur?

Within 5 km of Marudur: Village Library (under 1 km), panchayat union middle school (1.8 km), Bujanganur Branch Library (1.9 km), Government Higher Secondary School, Bujanganur (2.1 km) and 1 more, as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Marudur in 2026?

Marudur is estimated at 215 people in 2026, up about 18% from 182 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Marudur in?

Tamil Nadu falls in the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) and the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) of the ICAR classification; Marudur in Madurai district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)