Karur (கரூர்) is a district in central Tamil Nadu, India, with Karur town as its administrative headquarters. Located around the Kaveri and Amaravati river systems, it combines agricultural areas with a busy industrial centre. The district is especially known for home textiles, handloom traditions and bus-body manufacturing.
Tamil is the main language, and local life reflects the region’s Kongu cultural influences. Farming, textile production, trade and related services support livelihoods across its towns and villages. Karur’s home-textile businesses supply domestic and overseas markets. Notable landmarks include the Pasupatheeswarar Temple in Karur town and the historic Pugalur rock inscriptions, which offer connections to the area’s ancient past.
Common civic concerns include reliable drinking water, irrigation, river health and industrial pollution control. Residents also care about road safety, public transport, drainage, waste management and access to healthcare. Employment opportunities, working conditions and support for small businesses are important priorities in this manufacturing and farming district.