Harur
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| Coordinates | 12°04′N 78°30′E / 12.07°N 78.5°ECoordinates: 12°04′N 78°30′E / 12.07°N 78.5°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District(s) | Dharmapuri |
| Population | 20,346 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 350 metres (1,150 ft) |
Harur(தமிழ்:'அரூர்') is a panchayat in Dharmapuri district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. There are two Revenue divisions present in Dharmapuri District one among them is Harur. Harur is rich in high quality black granites, which are present in huge quantities in this area. Black granites are exported to Europe and other places where there is a high demand for these types of granite.
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[edit] Geography
Harur is located at 12°04′N 78°30′E / 12.07°N 78.5°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 350 metres (1148 feet). Harur is situated along the Salem and (via Harur) Chennai State Highway 18.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Harur had a population of 20,346. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Harur has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 68%. In Harur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Most of the people living in the area are farmers.
[edit] Places of interest
- Theerthamalai - 14 km from Harur
Theerthamalai is an important sacred place in Harur taluk of Dharmapuri District. The Shri Theerthagirishwarar Temple is located at the top of a hillock. Chola and Vijayanagara Kings donated liberally to this temple. A lot of devotees throng the temple during the Mahashivarathiri. The Department of Tourism has Guest Houses for the benefit of the devotees. Theerthamalai is an important tourist spot in Dharmapuri District. Sitheri is also known for its sandal wood.
- Sitheri Hills - 30 km from Harur
Sitheri is an important tourist spot known for the herbs and other valuable natural resources. It is plush green and a pleasant tourist destination. It is 15 km from Harur. Vaani Dam is an important tourist attraction for locals.
- Vallimadura Dam-15 km from Harur(approx..)
[edit] State Highways
Three State Highways pass through Harur:
- State Highway 18 - Salem to Vaniyambadi via harur (Under proposal for converting into National Highways)
- State Highway 60A - Dharmapuri to Harur (Extension of Hogennakal to Dharmapuri)
- State Highway 6A - Thiruvannamalai to Harur via Thanipadi.
[edit] Transport
Harur is well connected for road transport. The main mode of transport for local people are buses. The bus frequency is high for the following places - Chennai, Salem, Coimbatore, Erode, Vellore(N.A) and Tirupathi.
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| Yercaud | Salem | Sitheri Hills |
[edit] Molybdenum
Molybdenum, a rare mineral, was found around Harur(VelaamPatti) by the Ministry of Mines around 2004, and this is the only source of Molybdenum in India. The ability of molybdenum to withstand extreme temperatures without significantly expanding or softening makes it useful in applications that involve intense heat, including the manufacture of aircraft parts, electrical contacts, industrial motors and filaments.
[edit] Schools
- Govt Boys Higher Secondary School,Harur
- Govt Girls Higher Secondary School,Harur
- St.Marys higher secondary school,Harur
- Kongu Matric Hr Sec School,Morrapur
- Jayam Vidhyalaya Matriculation School,Nambipatti,Chinnankuppam.
- Indian Matric Higher Secondary School,G.P.Koot Road
- Govt High School,Chinnankuppam,Harur
- M.M.S Higher Secondary School,Harur
- P.D.R.V Matric Higher Secondary School,Harur
- Sathyam Matriculation School, Harur
[edit] Colleges
- Government Arts and Science College, Harur.
- Muthu Masi Arts and Science College,Harur
- Kongu College Of Education,Harur.
- P.D.R.V College of Education,Harur
- A.S College of Education,Harur
[edit] Industries
- Haritha Granites,Sekkampatty,Harur...
- Subramania Siva Coop Sugar Mills, Near Harur
- Amman Granites, MG Colony, Harur
- AG Granites Pvt Ltd.M.G.Colony,Harur
- ARB Granites
[edit] Banks
- State Bank of India, 4-Roads, Harur
- Indian Bank, Thiru vi ka nagar, Harur
- Dharmapuri Dist.Central Co-OP Bank, Harur
- Axis Bank (only ATM)
[edit] Hospitals
- G.H Hospital
- Balaji Hospital, Dr.A.Kalyanasundaram.
- Karthick xrays
- Annai Hospital. Dr.V.Pandiyan
- S.S. Hospital - Dr.Murugan
- G G Hopital - Dr.Govindaraj
[edit] Boarding Points
- N.V.K. Lodge, 4-Roads, Harur
- A.V.C Lodge, Katcherimedu, Harur.
- A.T.M. Lodge, Near Bus stand, Harur
- Saraswathi Lodge, A/C, Near Bus stand, Harur
[edit] Railways
- The Nearest Railway Station Morappur(12 km from Harur), on the Harur to Dharmapuri Road
[edit] Marriage Halls
- 24 Manai Telugu chettiyar Tirumana mandapam, near bus stand, Harur
- N.N.Mahal Tirumana Mandapam, Byepass Road, Harur
- Pon Karpagam Kalyana Mandapam, Byepass Road, Harur
- Ranganathar Tirumana Mandapam, 4 Roads, Harur
- Vasavi Kalyana Mandapam, Bazaar Street, Harur
- N.R.V Kalyana Mandapam,Thirupathur Road,Harur
- Kongu Thirumana Mandabam,Gopinathampatti X Road
[edit] Politics
Harur assembly constituency is part of Dharmapuri (Lok Sabha constituency).[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Harur
- ^ "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. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies". Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf. Retrieved 2008-10-09.
