Velur, Namakkal

Velur
பரமத்தி வேலூர்
Paramathi Velur
city
Velur

Location in Tamil Nadu, India

Coordinates: 11°06′44″N 78°00′16″E / 11.1121°N 78.0044°E / 11.1121; 78.0044Coordinates: 11°06′44″N 78°00′16″E / 11.1121°N 78.0044°E / 11.1121; 78.0044
Country  India
State Tamil Nadu
District Namakkal
Population (2011)
 • Total 25,012
Languages
 • Official Tamil
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 638182
STD Code 04268
Vehicle registration TN-88

Velur is a town, in the Velur Taluk of Namakkal District, in the state of Tamil Nadu in India.The town is situated just off the Varnasi - Kanyakumari National Highway 7 (India).The town also called as Paramathi Velur,STD Code is 04268,Postal code is 638182. Paramathi Velur is also a state assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, India. It was formed after constituency delimitations in 2008[1] and forms a part of the Namakkal parliamentary constituency.

Geography

Velur is located at 11°06′44″N 78°00′16″E / 11.1121°N 78.0044°E / 11.1121; 78.0044.[1] It has an average elevation of 170 metres (566 feet).

History

Historic Kaveri Bridge, which connects the Namakkal and Karur districts, is the popular landmark of the town. This bridge was constructed after much wrangling between the stalwarts of Mohanur and Velur on the best location. The efforts of Shri Easwara Iyer and Shri Kuppayandi Pillai ensured that the bridge across the Cauvery River got located at Velur. The bridge was opened for traffic in 1952 by Sri Rajagopalachari (former Governor General of India) in the presence of Sri Bhakthavthsalam, who was Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu during that period. Now another bridge was also constructed adjacent to the old one, The longest road in INDIA is NH-7 which also passes through paramathi velur.

'Sri Kandaswamy Kandar Educational and Charitable Institutions, one of the earliest philanthropic Institution of Madras State, established more than a 100 years ago by Vallal Sri Sankara Kandasamy Kandar of Nanjai Edaiyar, is situated in Velur. This Institutions have been providing valuable education to the students in the around districts.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Velur had a population of 18,393. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Velur has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 59%. In Velur, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Location

Velur is located at the bank of River Cauvery. Tamil is the primary language used here.National Highway 7 runs through this town. This town belongs to the Kongu Dynasty [Kongu naadu] region.

Agriculture & Food

The main crops cultivated here are Sugarcane, Coconut, Banana, Cyperus, Yam, Tapioca, Betel, and Tomato. The town consists of mainly irrigated fields. Agriculture is the major occupation of the people. Paddy, sugarcane, banana, coconut trees, turmeric and the Beetle Vine plantation are major crops cultivated.A Village called Pillikalpalayam which has Tamil Nadu's Second largest Jaggery(Vellam,Sweet prepared from sugarcane juice) Gudown. The town is known for its Karpoora Pan leaf, which is exported to major states in North India. A special fluffy bread called Bun Parotta is one of the most relished food served in the hotels of this area. Non-vegetarians would love to try the special duck curry, which is known for its flavor and taste, and is mostly served in the hotels of this area.

Temples & Festivals

The Velur town is adorned with a few ancient temples such as the Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Mariaman Temples, Bhagavathi amman temple, Pancha Mugha Vinayagar (5 faced vinayagar) temple and few more. The temple festivals are celebrated with vigor. The ceremonies are spread over a fortnight that always ends with a massive dose of feasting and Keda Vettu. Nanjai Edaiyar Mariamman Temple is one of the famous temples, it situated 3 km east from the town. Kabilar Malai Thandayuthapani Swamy Temple is another one, here Thai Poosam festival is conducted very grandly; on that day a lot of Kavadis were taken around the taluk. It is situated 8 km west from the town. Priyathankara Devi Temple and various temples are located here. Adi 18th, is celebrated at the Cauvery river bank with the release of Agal vilakku into the river. This event is watched over by a lot of people at sunset on Adi 18th.

Including Panchayat Areas

Velur town panchayat includes the panchayats of Paramathi, Pothanur, Pandamangalam, Maravapalayam, kuppuchipalayam.

Sub Regional Transport Office

Paramathi Velur has a 'Motor Vehicle Inspectors (MVI) office under NAMAKKAL(SOUTH)RTO(TN-88).. It has code TN-88Z.

Vehicles registered under TN-28-AY,TN-28-AW,TN-28-AU,TN-88-Z,TN-88-Y series belongs to this RTO Office

List of MLA

Year Representative Party
2011-2016 U. Thaniyarasu Tamil Nadu Kongu Ilaignar Peravai

List Of Cinema Theatres

List Of Banks

List Of Marriage Halls

List Of Educational Institutions

List Of Hotels

How to Reach

References

2011 Census Data - Velur

  1. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Velur
  2. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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