It is surrounded by Thiruchitrambalam Panchayat in the north, Seruvaviduthi Panchayat in the west and north west, Kalluranikadu to the east, Palayanagaram and Ammayandi Panchayats in the south.
Economy
Coconut plantation in Kalathur
The village is a part of the fertile Cauvery delta region,[6] and agriculture is the principal occupation of the people of Kalathur.
Cultivated crops include coconut, Paddy, cotton, sugarcane, bananas, cocoa and paddy cultivation is practised extensively.
Cattle rearing is also a major livelihood of kalathur peoples.[7]
Cattle in kalathur
Kalathur and its neighbouring villages are known for their coconut plantations.
Coconuts produced there are very pulpy and tasty compared to Pollachi coconut which has more water.
Coconut-based industries can be found here such as coconut oil mills, coir industries etc.
As of the 2011 Census of India, the village comprises 1576 families residing with a population of 6,424[9] of which 3190 are males while 3234 are females. The average literacy rate of the village was 79.09%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.[citation needed]
Irrigation
The village is irrigated with the help Kallanai Kaalvaai (The grand anaicut canal).
Lakes are also used extensively for irrigation.
The grand anaicut canal carries the water of river Cauvery to this village.
It is also irrigated by lakes, ponds and tanks.
In the recent years after the arrival of borewells mostly the same is used for irrigation.
Transportation
The state highways SH29 and Major District road 829 pass through Kalathur. There are regular buses to Pattukkottai and Peravurani and mini-buses connecting with Peravurani and Thiruchitrabalam.
The nearest railway station is Peravurani railway station, located 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) away. The stations at Thanjavur, which is 67 kilometres (42 mi) away, and Tiruchirappalli, 103 kilometres (64 mi) away, offer more services.
