Velur, Namakkal

Velur பரமத்தி வேலூர் Paramathi Velur
city
Velur Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates:
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 . 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 2011 India census, Velur had a population of 25,012. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Velur has an average literacy rate of 74%, equal to national average , male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 69%. 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
2016	MOORTHIY K S	Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
2011-2016	U. Thaniyarasu	Tamil Nadu Kongu Ilaignar Peravai

List Of Cinema Theatres

• Abirami Theatre (UFO - dts)
• Ganesha Theatre (UFO - dts)
• Siva Theatre (PXD - dts)

List Of Banks & IFSC Codes

• Indian Bank IFSC Code : IDIB000V017 (5th character is zero)
• Indian Overseas Bank IFSC Code : IOBA0002647 (5th character is zero)
• State Bank of India IFSC Code : SBIN0011060 (5th character is zero)
• Canara Bank IFSC Code: CNRB0001309
• Karur Vysya Bank IFSC Code: KVBL0001644
• Lakshmi Vilas Bank IFSC Code: LAVB0000793
• Syndicate Bank IFSC Code: SYNB0006307
• Union Bank of India IFSC Code : UBIN0575968

List Of Marriage Halls

• Raja Marriage Hall
• Mynar Veerappampillai Sambooranmal Thirumana Mandapam
• Kokila Kalyana Maligai
• Chairman Balu Pappathi Thirumana Mandapam (A/C)
• KPS Thirumana Mandapam
• Velur Varthagar Sanga Thirumana Mandapam
• Manicka Vasagar Thirumana Mandapam
• Kalkandu Thirumana Mandapam
• Sri Sarathi Mahal (A/C)

List Of Educational Institutions

• Kandasamy Kandar higher Secondary School
• Kandasamy Kandar Girls higher secondary School
• Kandasamy Kandar Matriculation Higher Secondary School
• Kongu Matriculations Higher Secondary School
• Vivekananda Higher Secondary School
• KS Maniam Educational Institutions

List Of Hotels

• South Indian Residency
• Anjali Residency

How to Reach

• By Bus  : There are many private,government buses operated from Salem, Namakkal, Tiruchengode, Erode, Karur, Dindigul, Madurai.Which will connect people 24 Hrs
• From Chennai there are many private bus travels are available,Example:MGM Travels,Vivegam Travels,SRM Travels,Rajam Travels,City Travels,Thunaivan Travels,National Travels,SRT Travels,KPN Travels,Poojaa Travels to reach Velur.
• By Train : Near by towns Pugalur, Namakkal, Karur, Mohanur Having Railway Station which is well connected to Erode, Coimbatore, Trichy, Chennai and cochin. Both passenger trains and express trains pass through these stations.
• By Air : The nearest airport is in Trichy (87 km). Major Airport is located at Coimbatore (115 km).

References

2011 Census Data - Velur