Avur
| Avur | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 12°8′5″N 79°12′9″E / 12.13472°N 79.2025°ECoordinates: 12°8′5″N 79°12′9″E / 12.13472°N 79.2025°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Municipality | Avur |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5) |
| Area code(s) | 04175 |
nawaz 'Avur' is a small town situated in Tiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu, India. Previously it was part of the North Arcot district. For administrative purposes it comes under the Kilpennathur Revenue Union. The town has existed since the Cheran and Pandian Dynasties and was then ruled by the Arcot Nawabs.
Avur shares the border with Vettavalam on the east, Karippur on the west, and Nadupattu on the north. It is situated on the Tamil Nadu State Hwy 135 which connects Villupuram and Tiruvannamalai. Two lakes, Periyeri (Larger Lake) and Chitteri (Smaller Lake), serve as the main sources of water. The nearest train station is Tiruvannamalai which is about 18 kilometres (11 mi) from the village center, the nearest airport is aringnar anna International Airport, in Chennai which is about 180 kilometres (110 mi) away.
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