Morur Bit 1 village, Sankari taluk | Pincode 637302

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LGD code: 633949
Pincode: 637302
Post office: Sankaridrug RS
Population: 9,568
Households: 2,739
Literacy rate: 66.7%
Sex ratio: 974 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 4,912

Census 2011 · in context

How Morur Bit 1 compares

By population, Morur Bit 1 ranks #1 of 41 villages in Sankari mandal — the largest.

Literacy rate

66.7%

+7.7% vs mandal average

Morur Bit 1: 66.7%
Sankari mandal: 59.0%
Salem district: 65.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

974

+38 vs mandal average

Morur Bit 1: 974
Sankari mandal: 936

Household size

people per home

3.5

−0.1 vs mandal average

Morur Bit 1: 3.5
Sankari mandal: 3.6

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

Morur Bit 1 at a glance

Morur Bit 1 is a village of 9,568 people in 2,739 households (Census 2011) in Sankari taluk, Salem district, Tamil Nadu, the largest of 41 villages in Sankari taluk. Literacy is 67%, 8 points above the taluk average of 59% and the sex ratio is 974 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 637302, served by Sankaridrug RS post office; the LGD village code is 633949. The village votes in Modakkurichi assembly constituency, represented by MLA D.Shanmugan. The population is estimated at 11,281 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Morur Bit 1

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 21
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 4
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 1
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 1
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: Yes
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SANKARI
Distance to nearest town (km): 4
Distance to district HQ (km): 40
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 4
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Morur East, Morur West
Total area (ha): 2,100.8
Irrigated area (ha): 215.89
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Morur Bit 1

LGD code: 633949
Pincode: 637302
Post office: Sankaridrug RS
Population (Census 2011): 9,568
Population (projected 2026): 11,281
Households: 2,739
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 974
Literacy rate: 66.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Erode
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Modakkurichi
Member of Parliament: K. E. Prakash
Member of Legislative Assembly: D.Shanmugan
Block / Mandal: Sankari

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 Salem district level

Then & Now

Morur Bit 1 — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

9,568

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

11,281

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

2,739

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

3,229

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: 9,568Census 2011
Households: 2,739Census 2011
Literacy rate: 66.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 974 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 11,2812026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3,2292026 projection
Active job cards: 3,58,407MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 2,75,678MGNREGA · 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: 900NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 83.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 64.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 46.3%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 · Salem district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Salem district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Salem 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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Lead story

September 2026

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Tamil Nadu explains to Cauvery Authority the rationale behind its demand for clearing backlog of 16 tmc ft

Reported by The Hindu.

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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay reviews Northeast monsoon preparedness, dengue prevention measures

Reported by The Hindu.

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TRICHY (TAMIL NADU) : FARMERS' PROTEST OVER CROP LOAN WAIVER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED | BITE EESAN MURUGESAN

Reported by Press Trust of India.

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Tamil Nadu explains to Cauvery Authority the rationale behind its demand for clearing backlog of 16 tmc ft
The Hindu10h ago
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay reviews Northeast monsoon preparedness, dengue prevention measures
The Hindu17h ago
TRICHY (TAMIL NADU) : FARMERS' PROTEST OVER CROP LOAN WAIVER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED | BITE EESAN MURUGESAN
Press Trust of India18h ago
Why Katrina Kaif’s mother lives without electricity, internet in a Tamil Nadu village
The Indian Express19h ago
Tamil Nadu delta sees mixed kuruvai paddy yields as heat, water shortage hit crop
Telangana Today20h ago
Tamil Nadu: Heat, water scarcity impact kuruvai paddy yield in Cauvery delta districts
The New Indian Expressyesterday

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What is the pincode of Morur Bit 1?

The pincode of Morur Bit 1, Sankari taluk, Salem district, Tamil Nadu is 637302. The post office is Sankaridrug RS.

Which post office delivers to Morur Bit 1?

Mail for Morur Bit 1 is delivered through Sankaridrug RS post office, pincode 637302, in Sankari taluk, Salem district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Morur Bit 1 located?

Morur Bit 1 is a village in Sankari taluk of Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Morur Bit 1 as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Morur Bit 1 village has a population of 9,568 across 2,739 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Morur Bit 1 in?

Morur Bit 1 falls under the Erode Lok Sabha constituency (PC #17) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Morur Bit 1 in?

Morur Bit 1 falls under the Modakkurichi assembly constituency (AC #100) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Morur Bit 1?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Morur Bit 1 village is 66.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Morur Bit 1?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Morur Bit 1 village is 974 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Morur Bit 1?

12 schemes currently match residents of Morur Bit 1, 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.

What is the LGD code of Morur Bit 1?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Morur Bit 1 village is 633949.

How big is Morur Bit 1 compared to other villages in Sankari taluk?

Morur Bit 1 ranks 1 of 41 villages in Sankari taluk by Census 2011 population (9,568 residents) — it is the largest village in the taluk.

Who is the MLA of Morur Bit 1?

Morur Bit 1 falls under Modakkurichi assembly constituency (AC 100). The sitting MLA is D.Shanmugan (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam).

Who is the MP for Morur Bit 1?

Morur Bit 1 is in Erode Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is K. E. Prakash (DMK).

What is the population of Morur Bit 1 in 2026?

Morur Bit 1 is estimated at 11,281 people in 2026, up about 18% from 9,568 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Morur Bit 1 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; Morur Bit 1 in Salem 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, 2026-09-21
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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