Koothur village, Budalur taluk | Pincode 613104

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LGD code: 638705
Pincode: 613104
Post office: Tirukattupalli
Population: 1,353
Households: 344
Literacy rate: 73.6%
Sex ratio: 1022 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 595
Distance to district centre: 29 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Chennai: 283 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 278 km
Nearest railway station: Pullampadi · 10 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Thirukattupalli Government hospital · 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Koothur compares

By population, Koothur ranks #40 of 62 villages in Budalur mandal.

Literacy rate

73.6%

+0.8% vs mandal average

Koothur73.6%

Budalur mandal72.8%

Thanjavur district74.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,022

+13 vs mandal average

Koothur1,022

Budalur mandal1,009

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.1 vs mandal average

Koothur3.9

Budalur mandal4.0

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

Koothur at a glance

Koothur is a village of 1,353 people in 344 households (Census 2011) in Budalur taluk, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, the 40th-largest of 62 villages in Budalur taluk. Literacy is 74%, about the same as the taluk average of 73% and the sex ratio is 1,022 women per 1,000 men. It lies 29 km from the Thanjavur district centre, 17 km from Kallanai, the nearest town, 10 km from Pullampadi railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 613104, served by Tirukattupalli post office; the LGD village code is 638705. The nearest hospital or health centre is Thirukattupalli Government hospital, 3 km away. The village votes in Thiruvaiyaru assembly constituency, represented by MLA Durai. Chandrasekaran. The population is estimated at 1,595 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Koothur · this village	1,353	74%	—
Pavanamangalam · Budalur	1,232	73%	1.5 km W
Vishnampettai · Budalur	2,655	65%	2.3 km W
Maharajapuram · Thiruvidaimarudur	3,378	64%	2.6 km E
Maharajapuram · Thiruvidaimarudur	1,386	80%	2.6 km E
Maikkelpatti · Budalur	2,201	89%	2.6 km S
Nagachi · Paramakudi	1,134	63%	3.2 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Koothur

Treated tap water: Yes
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): 18
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
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: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
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: THIRUKKATTUPALLI
Distance to nearest town (km): 5
Distance to district HQ (km): 25
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Koothur
Total area (ha): 340.2
Irrigated area (ha): 219.32
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Koothur

LGD code: 638705
Pincode: 613104
Post office: Tirukattupalli
Population (Census 2011): 1,353
Population (projected 2026): 1,595
Households: 344
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1022
Literacy rate: 73.6%
Coordinates: 10.87269°N, 78.97513°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Thanjavur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Thiruvaiyaru
Member of Parliament: S. Murasoli
Member of Legislative Assembly: Durai. Chandrasekaran
Block / Mandal: Budalur

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 Thanjavur district level

Then & Now

Koothur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,353

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,595

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

344

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

406

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: 1,353Census 2011
Households: 344Census 2011
Literacy rate: 73.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1022 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,5952026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4062026 projection
Active job cards: 2,78,070MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 2,45,953MGNREGA · 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: 934NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 86.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 79.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 59.0%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 · Thanjavur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 6,35,748PMAY-G · 6,35,748 of 9,57,825 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Thanjavur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Thanjavur 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 Koothur

Mandal centre

Budalur · ≈ 4.9 km

≈ 10 min by car · 12 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Thanjavur · ≈ 29 km

≈ 1 h by car · 1 h 12 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,045 people

Kallanai · ≈ 17 km

≈ 35 min by car · 42 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Chennai283 kmcapital
Bengaluru278 km
Hyderabad726 km
Mumbai1123 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationPullampadi10 km
Bus stopAriyur7 km
Hospital / PHCThirukattupalli Government hospital3 km
ATM / bankLakshmi Vilas bank10 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil4 km
CollegeRamya Sathiananthan Polytechnic College15 km
Police stationPolice Station20 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Koothur

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

🛕Semmeninathar Karumbeswarar TempleTemple2.3 km ↗
🛕Sri Anandha Padmanaaba Perumal TempleTemple2.6 km ↗
🛕Arulmigu Angaalamman AalayamTemple2.7 km ↗
🛕Arulmigu Meenakshi Udanurai Suyambumoorthi Sundareshwarar Temple, SendalaiTemple2.7 km ↗
🛕Arulmigu Angineesvaraswami TempleTemple3.6 km ↗
🛕Varagur Venkatesh Perumal TempleTemple4.1 km ↗
🛕Varagur Sri Venkatesha Perumal KoilTemple4.1 km ↗
🛕Poondi Madha BasilicaTemple4.2 km ↗

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People often ask about Koothur

What is the pincode of Koothur?

The pincode of Koothur, Budalur taluk, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu is 613104. The post office is Tirukattupalli.

Which post office delivers to Koothur?

Mail for Koothur is delivered through Tirukattupalli post office, pincode 613104, in Budalur taluk, Thanjavur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Koothur located?

Koothur is a village in Budalur taluk of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the population of Koothur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Koothur village has a population of 1,353 across 344 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Koothur in?

Koothur falls under the Thanjavur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #30) of Tamil Nadu.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Koothur in?

Koothur falls under the Thiruvaiyaru assembly constituency (AC #173) of Tamil Nadu.

What is the literacy rate in Koothur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Koothur village is 73.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Koothur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Koothur village is 1022 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Koothur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Koothur, 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 Koothur from Thanjavur district centre?

Koothur is approximately 29 km (straight-line) from the centre of Thanjavur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Koothur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Koothur village is 638705.

Which is the nearest town to Koothur?

Kallanai (population 10,045, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 17 km from Koothur in a straight line.

How big is Koothur compared to other villages in Budalur taluk?

Koothur ranks 40 of 62 villages in Budalur taluk by Census 2011 population (1,353 residents).

How far is Koothur from Chennai?

Koothur is about 283 km from Chennai in a straight line (the state capital of Tamil Nadu); by road expect roughly 368 km.

How far is Koothur from Bengaluru?

Koothur is about 278 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 361 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Koothur?

Pullampadi is the nearest railway station to Koothur, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Koothur?

Ariyur is the nearest bus stop to Koothur, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Koothur?

Thirukattupalli Government hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Koothur, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Koothur?

Lakshmi Vilas bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Koothur, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Koothur?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Koothur, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Who is the MLA of Koothur?

Koothur falls under Thiruvaiyaru assembly constituency (AC 173). The sitting MLA is Durai. Chandrasekaran (DMK).

Who is the MP for Koothur?

Koothur is in Thanjavur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is S. Murasoli (DMK).

What is the population of Koothur in 2026?

Koothur is estimated at 1,595 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,353 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Koothur 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; Koothur in Thanjavur 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 2026-09-28
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-25
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

Koothur

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Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in Tamil Nadu

Quick panchayat-at-a-glance

How Koothur compares

Koothur at a glance

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Complete this village · 2/7

Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Koothur

Notice board · Koothur

Key facts — Koothur

Population, education, health & sanitation

Koothur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Koothur on the map

How to reach Koothur

Temples & shrines near Koothur

Villages sharing pincode 613104

Other villages named Koothur

Latest posts

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Notable persons of Koothur

Open jobs in Koothur

Villages near Koothur

Upcoming events

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Karva Chauth

Dhanteras

Diwali (Deepavali)

Govardhan Puja

Bhai Dooj

Children's Day

Chhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya)

News from Thanjavur & Tamil Nadu

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People often ask about Koothur

What is the pincode of Koothur?

Which post office delivers to Koothur?

In which district is Koothur located?

What is the population of Koothur as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Koothur in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Koothur in?

What is the literacy rate in Koothur?

What is the sex ratio in Koothur?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Koothur?

How far is Koothur from Thanjavur district centre?

What is the LGD code of Koothur?

Which is the nearest town to Koothur?

How big is Koothur compared to other villages in Budalur taluk?

How far is Koothur from Chennai?

How far is Koothur from Bengaluru?

Which is the nearest railway station to Koothur?

Which is the nearest bus stop to Koothur?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Koothur?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Koothur?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Koothur?

Who is the MLA of Koothur?

Who is the MP for Koothur?

What is the population of Koothur in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Koothur in?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Koothur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Koothur on the map

Latest posts

Palani Village, Palani, Tamil Nadu, India

CM Shivakumar wants Centre’s intervention on Mekedatu, tells Tamil Nadu to inspect site

Virus upsets Cupid; A tragic love story in the times of COVID-19 in a Tamil Nadu village

Notable persons of Koothur

Open jobs in Koothur

Upcoming events

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)