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India · Tamil Nadu

Karur: how to get there and around

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Karur is a city of 234,191 people in India (Tamil Nadu), 126 m (413 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), 73 km (45 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population234,191
Elevation126 m (413 ft)
Area31 km²
Time zoneAsia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30 now)
CurrencyRupee (INR)
Dialling code+91
Driving sideLeft
Plug typesAC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro
Postal codes5 codes, 509340 to 680697
UN/LOCODEINKAR
Coordinates10.958, 78.081
Karur

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Daylight in Karur runs from about 11 h 31 min a day in late December to 12 h 48 min in late June (computed for 10.96° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Karur is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), 73 km (45 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,115 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

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Common questions

Which airport serves Karur?

Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), 73 km (45 mi) from the centre.

How big is Karur?

About 234,191 people live in Karur, across 31 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).

What time zone is Karur in?

Asia/Kolkata, currently UTC+5:30.

What currency is used in Karur?

The Rupee (INR). Traffic drives on the left.

Which cities are near Karur?

Bengaluru (230 km), Chennai (336 km), Coimbatore (122 km), Kallakurichi (129 km), Madurai (116 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.