Maruthur village, Kulathur taluk | Pincode 622502

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LGD code: 639330
Pincode: 622502
Post office: Keeranur
Population: 534
Households: 138
Literacy rate: 59.2%
Sex ratio: 949 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 358
Distance to district centre: 23 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Chennai: 320 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 297 km
Nearest railway station: Keeranur · 4 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Keeranur · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Maruthur compares

By population, Maruthur ranks #58 of 64 villages in Kulathur mandal.

Literacy rate

59.2%

−5.1% vs mandal average

Maruthur: 59.2%
Kulathur mandal: 64.3%
Pudukkottai district: 68.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

949

−46 vs mandal average

Maruthur: 949
Kulathur mandal: 995

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.4 vs mandal average

Maruthur: 3.9
Kulathur mandal: 4.3

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

Maruthur at a glance

Maruthur is a village of 534 people in 138 households (Census 2011) in Kulathur taluk, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, the 58th-largest of 64 villages in Kulathur taluk. Literacy is 59%, 5 points below the taluk average of 64% and the sex ratio is 949 women per 1,000 men. It lies 23 km from the Pudukkottai district centre, 15 km from Pallapatti, the nearest town, 4 km from Keeranur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 622502, served by Keeranur post office; the LGD village code is 639330. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Keeranur, 4 km away. The village votes in Viralimalai assembly constituency, represented by MLA Vijayabaskar. C. The population is estimated at 630 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Maruthur · this village	534	59%	—
Mathur · Kulathur	5,739	77%	0 km N
Nanjur · Kulathur	2,039	66%	1.5 km W
Mangathevanpatti · Kulathur	2,032	60%	1.6 km SE
Birahadambalpuram · Kulathur	805	63%	3 km SW
Thennathirayanpatti · Kulathur	907	59%	3.5 km N
Valiyampatti · Kulathur	2,039	68%	3.7 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Maruthur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 22
Power hours (winter): 22
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: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KEERANUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 6
Distance to district HQ (km): 32
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 6
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Nanjur
Total area (ha): 330.6
Irrigated area (ha): 117.35
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Maruthur

LGD code: 639330
Pincode: 622502
Post office: Keeranur
Population (Census 2011): 534
Population (projected 2026): 630
Households: 138
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 949
Literacy rate: 59.2%
Coordinates: 10.58270°N, 78.82081°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Karur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Viralimalai
Member of Parliament: Jothimani
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vijayabaskar. C
Block / Mandal: Kulathur

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 Pudukkottai district level

Then & Now

Maruthur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

534

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

630

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

138

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

163

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: 534Census 2011
Households: 138Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 949 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6302026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 1632026 projection
Active job cards: 2,99,452MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 2,60,550MGNREGA · 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: 804NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 83.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 55.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 75.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 62.5%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 · Pudukkottai district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Pudukkottai district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Pudukkottai 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Maruthur

Mandal centre

Kulathur · ≈ 2.7 km

≈ 6 min by car · 7 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pudukkottai · ≈ 23 km

≈ 47 min by car · 56 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 13,701 people

Pallapatti · ≈ 15 km

≈ 31 min by car · 37 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai320 kmcapital
Bengaluru297 km
Hyderabad757 km
Mumbai1140 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKeeranur4 km
Bus stopகீரனூர் பேருந்து நிலையம்4 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Keeranur4 km
ATM / bankIndian Bank18 km
Petrol pumpReliance petrol bunk9 km
CollegeMoogambigai college6 km
Police stationMandiyur Police Station12 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Maruthur

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

🛕Jain Temple Site of MangathevanpattiTemple2.9 km ↗
🛕Choliswara Udayar temple TiruppurTemple4.1 km ↗
🛕Uttamanathaswamy TempleTemple4.2 km ↗

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September 2026

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Fish fry, curry allegedly sought as bribe; Tamil Nadu VAO suspended - INDIA - GENERAL

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Tamil Nadu sees dengue surge as monsoon sets in | Tap to know more | Inshorts

Reported by Inshorts.

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Tamil Nadu to launch Agri Business Guidance Bureau, offer subsidies to farmer groups

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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News from Pudukkottai & Tamil Nadu

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Fish fry, curry allegedly sought as bribe; Tamil Nadu VAO suspended - INDIA - GENERAL
Kerala Kaumudiyesterday
Tamil Nadu sees dengue surge as monsoon sets in | Tap to know more | Inshorts
Inshortsyesterday
Tamil Nadu to launch Agri Business Guidance Bureau, offer subsidies to farmer groups
The New Indian Expressyesterday
Tamil Nadu moves SC seeking urgent Cauvery water release as Mettur stocks dwindle
Deccan Heraldyesterday
TN govt says Rs 247 crore crop loan waived; farmers say no big deal
The New Indian Express2 days ago
No matter the name, it must begin with this letter! A unique tradition in Tamil Nadu village
CNBC TV183 days ago

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People often ask about Maruthur

What is the pincode of Maruthur?

The pincode of Maruthur, Kulathur taluk, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu is 622502. The post office is Keeranur.

Which post office delivers to Maruthur?

Mail for Maruthur is delivered through Keeranur post office, pincode 622502, in Kulathur taluk, Pudukkottai district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Maruthur located?

Maruthur is a village in Kulathur taluk of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Maruthur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Maruthur village has a population of 534 across 138 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Maruthur in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Maruthur in?

Maruthur falls under the Viralimalai assembly constituency (AC #179) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Maruthur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Maruthur village is 59.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Maruthur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Maruthur village is 949 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Maruthur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Maruthur, 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 Maruthur from Pudukkottai district centre?

Maruthur is approximately 23 km (straight-line) from the centre of Pudukkottai district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Maruthur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Maruthur village is 639330.

Which is the nearest town to Maruthur?

Pallapatti (population 13,701, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 15 km from Maruthur in a straight line.

How big is Maruthur compared to other villages in Kulathur taluk?

Maruthur ranks 58 of 64 villages in Kulathur taluk by Census 2011 population (534 residents).

How far is Maruthur from Chennai?

Maruthur is about 320 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 416 km.

How far is Maruthur from Bengaluru?

Maruthur is about 297 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 386 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Maruthur?

Keeranur is the nearest railway station to Maruthur, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Maruthur?

கீரனூர் பேருந்து நிலையம் is the nearest bus stop to Maruthur, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Maruthur?

Government Hospital, Keeranur is the nearest hospital or health centre to Maruthur, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Maruthur?

Indian Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Maruthur, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Maruthur?

Reliance petrol bunk is the nearest petrol pump to Maruthur, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Who is the MLA of Maruthur?

Maruthur falls under Viralimalai assembly constituency (AC 179). The sitting MLA is Vijayabaskar. C (AIADMK).

Who is the MP for Maruthur?

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

What is the population of Maruthur in 2026?

Maruthur is estimated at 630 people in 2026, up about 18% from 534 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Maruthur 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; Maruthur in Pudukkottai 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, 2026-09-20
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)