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Updated Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Generally suitable with routine precautions

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  • Local law and order in Karur is maintained by the Karur sub-division of the Tamil Nadu Police.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Karur month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Karur are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 30–34°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 39°C), January the coldest (average low 21°C), and October the wettest (about 174 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January31.520.52410.4
February34.321.1711.4
March37.123.62511.6
April39.026.13511.6
May37.526.29310.3
June35.725.56210.0
July34.624.9699.4
August34.624.6969.5
September34.924.6989.9
October33.123.71749.1
November31.022.41568.5
December30.421.1829.4

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What is being reported around Karur

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People and places shaping Karur

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Past and future events in Karur

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1064

    While the region was directly under the control of the Imperial Cholas till 1064 CE, the Kongu Cholas who were probably vassals or viceroys of the Cholas, ruled the region autonomously later.

  2. Documented history · 1790

    In 1790, the British captured it for the third time and the Karur fort remained as a British garrison until 1801.

  3. Documented history · 1874

    The Karur municipality was constituted in 1874.

  4. Documented history · 1947

    After Indian Independence in 1947, the region was part of the Madras State.

  5. British Capture of Karur Fort

    In 1790, the British captured Karur for the third time, and the fort remained a British garrison until 1801.

Current public leadership

  • Logesh Tamilselvan

    District In-Charge Minister and MLA for Karur, holding the Commercial Taxes & portfolio.

  • M.R. Vijayabhaskar

    AIADMK representative who won the Karur assembly constituency.

People associated with this place

  • Jothimani Sennimalai

    Indian politician, writer, and social worker born in Karur district, elected to the Lok Sabha from Karur.

Historical figures

  • Senguttuvan

    Chera king mentioned in the Tamil epic Silapathikaram as ruling from Karuvur.

  • Aditya I

    Chola ruler who conquered the Karur region in the ninth century CE.

  • Kulothunga Chola I

    Chola ruler during whose period temple inscriptions mention Karur as Vanchimanagarama Karuvur.

Local business and employers

  • Karur Vysya Bank

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Karur. Indian private banking institution.

  • Lakshmi Vilas Bank

    A banking institution that has its headquarters located in Karur.

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Karur yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Government Museum

    Wikidata places this site in Karur. Museum in Karur, Tamil Nadu, India.

  • Mayanur Barrage

    A famous tourist attraction and picnic spot situated 23 km from Karur District on the bank of the River Cauvery.

  • Pasupatheeswarar Siva temple

    A notable historic Hindu temple located in Karur.

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Karur, in brief

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02 · History

How Karur took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Karur

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Karur

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Karur

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Karur

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Karur

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08 · Questions

Questions about Karur

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Frequently Asked Questions about Karur

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Karur located and what are its coordinates?

Karur is situated in India at geographic coordinates 10.9577, 78.0810, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Karur?

Karur has a recorded population of approximately 234,191 and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Karur?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Karur include EN-IN, Hindi, Bengali, TE, MR, TA, Urdu, GU, KN, ML, OR, PA, AS, BH, SAT, KS, NE, SD, KOK, DOI, MNI, SIT, SA, French, LUS, INC, with INR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Karur?

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