Panruti
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| Coordinates | 11°46′N 79°33′E / 11.77°N 79.55°E |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District(s) | Cuddalore |
| Population | 55,400 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 32 m (105 ft) |
Panruti is a town and a municipality and taluk headquarter in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Panruti lies between Cuddalore and Villupuram .
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[edit] Geography
Panruti is located at 11°46′N 79°33′E / 11.77°N 79.55°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 32 metres (104 feet).
The historical Kedilam River passes through the town. The name Panruti evolved from 'pannargal' ( those who compose musics and songs in ancient and medival periods). The creators of various 'panns' named as 'pannar' . Notable persons include Appar Sundarar..
[edit] Economy
Panruti produces cashews, jackfruit, and many vegetables. Panruti plays a major role in the cashew export business, exporting to Malaysia, Australia, Singapore, and the United States. It is also a commercial center of Cuddalore district. People from all over Cuddalore district come to Panruti for purchasing groceries and fresh vegetables.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[2], Panruti had a population of 55,400. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Panruti has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 62%. In Panruti, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Religion
Kannika parameshwari temple is one of the famous temple in panruti,Thiruvadhigai Veerattaneswarar Temple is located in Thiruvathigai only 2 km from Panruti. This temple is an ancient and famous Shiva temple, where notable saints Thilakavathiyar, Thirunavukkarasar, and Arunagirinathar visited and wrote hymns on the Lord. Panruti has a Vishnu temple, Sara Narayana Perumal, Aranganathar temple is one of the ancient temple located at river side of the thiruvadhigai. The Thiruvaheendirapuram-Devanatha perumal temple, one of the 108 dhiyadesam, is nearby. Padaiveetamman temple, Sri Selva Vinayagar Kovil, One of the famous masque at gandhi road, panruti. In this masque they celebrate Santhana Koodu fesival for three days.
[edit] Notable people
1.The former minister of State, Government of Tamil Nadu under Dr. MGR's regime, Mr.Panruti Ramachandran, also known as Panruttiar, was elected to the Panruti legislative assembly.
2. Mr. Panchavarnam, Panruti Municipal Chairman ( 1996 - 2006 ) 3. Director Thangarpachan (Director of Alagi, Pallikoodam, Onbathu Roopa Nottu)
4. Kollywood actress Sneha 5. T.Velmurugan (M L A, PMK)
[edit] Politics
Panruti assembly constituency is part of Cuddalore (Lok Sabha constituency).[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Panruti
- ^ "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.
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