Tirupur
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| Coordinates | 11°06′27″N 77°20′23″E / 11.1075°N 77.3398°E |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District(s) | Tirupur |
| MP | Mr C.Sivasamy |
| Population | 617,180 (2009[update]) (6th) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 301.14 m (988 ft) |
| Website | tiruppur.tn.nic.in/ |
Tirupur (Tamil: திருப்பூர்) is a textile city located on the banks of Noyyal River. It is the administrative headquarters of the Tirupur district.
It is an important trade center of India. Tirupur has gained universal recognition as the leading source of Hosiery, Knitted Garments, Casual Wear and Sportswear. Tirupur has emerged as the knitwear capital of the country in three decades.[1] Exports from Tirupur, which provides employment to over five lakh people has crossed the Rs.12,000 crore[2] mark last year.
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[edit] Geography
Tirupur [Dt] is located at 11°06′27″N 77°20′23″E / 11.1075°N 77.3398°E.[3] It has an average elevation of 295 metres (967 feet).
[edit] History
Tiruppur the name has emerged during the epic ages of Mahabaratham.it has been said that arjunas sheperd were stolen by thieves and his forces recaptured them here and turned them back to their own place.thats why it is known as Thiruppu=turn oor=place
Some of the earlist chola stone carvings have mentioned about kanchi maanadhi(the noyyal river) and about the fertile sand that it deposits on its banks.it is evident from it that the land around tiruppur was fertile and thus agriculture flourished in the region.thats why today too tiruppur is a centre for trading of cotton,vegetables etc., The Visveswaraswamy temple at the heart of the city is one of the oldest temples in this region.it has been said by ancestors that the Lingam(the statue of lord Shiva)that is present in this temple was left by a chola king when he was carrying this idol from Kasi.
Also the Chellandi Amman temple situated at the banks of River Noyyal has some idols that are based on the early chola styles.
Tiruppur known by various names such as Knit city, Cotton city is famously called the Textile city of India, it is also known as Historical Centre.[citation needed]
Tirupur has carved its name in the Indian history even before the independence of India. The legendary Kongu chieftain and Palayakkarar, Dheeran Chinnamalai fought against the British forces and was hanged in the Sankagiri Fort by the British. Before his hanging he was fighting the British and many places in and around Tirupur were known to be his dwelling places. Tiruppur Kumaran, one of the freedom fighters was killed during lathi charge when he was on a patriotic march in the Kumaran Road against the British without letting down Indian National Flag. It still remains as a great inspiration to the people of the city. Tirupur's main road is named after Kumaran.[4]
Another notable incident is that C. N. Annadurai, former chief minister of Tamil Nadu met Periyar E. V. Ramasamy for the first time in Tirupur during Periyar's campaign which is considered to be a turning point in the Indian political history.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[5] Tirupur had a population of 346,551. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Tirupur has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 69%. In Tiruppur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Tirupur also has large people working for Textile and Dyeing industrial units who hire people mostly from various southern districts of Tamilnadu viz., Tirucharapalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Tirunelveli and Nagercoil]]. They are usually unskilled labours but still get a decent pay compared to other places in South India. Large number of people also from other South Indian states like Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Nowadays there are also people coming from the Indian States of Orissa and Bihar to work in the garment processing factories in and around the Tirupur city.
[edit] Politics
Tiruppur assembly constituency is part of Tirupur (Lok Sabha constituency).[6]
Tirupur has been split in to Tirupur North & Tirupur south constituency.
An MP constituency also had been created in the name of Tirupur containing parts of Coimbatore, Gobi, Palani MP constituency.
[edit] Economy
Tirupur is the "Knitwear capital" of India. It has spurred up the textile industry in India for the past three decades. Its economic boom boosts the morale of Indian industrialists. It contributes to a huge amount of foreign exchange in India.
[edit] Industry
[edit] Tirupur --- Fastest Growing Industrial City
Although Tirupur is a small city compared to Coimbatore, it is the centre of Tamil Nadu's cotton knitwear industry and successfully markets its products in India and overseas. It is one of the most fastest growing city in India in terms of Industry.[7]
[edit] International Brands
It is called the Knits Capital of India as it caters to famous brands retailers from all over the world. Nearly every international knitwear brand in the world has a strong production share from Tirupur.
It has a wide range of factories which export all types of Knits fabrics and supply garments for Kids, Ladies, Men's garments - both underwear and tops. The city is known for its hosiery exports and provides employment for about 300,000 people.[citation needed]
Some of the world's largest retailers including C&A, Walmart, Primark, Switcher, Diesel, ARMY, Tommy Hilfiger, M&S, FILA, H&M, HTHP, Whale, Reebok import many textiles items and clothing from Tirupur city. A large market for export reject pieces also exists centered in the Khaderpet locality close to the railway station.
[edit] Infrastructure Facilities Required
Even though the city is very prosperous, the infrastructure is very minimal. The city grew very quickly due to the high demand for manufacturing for the popular clothing brands mostly in the United States of America and Europe. But the modern machinery used and the availability of skilled labour enabled this city to prosper and be competitive internationally.
The lack of infrastructure facilities comparatively for the foreign exchange which the city brings is a big negative point to be noticed. The Tirupur Exporters Association (TEA) and other associations are taking actions directly to get some sort of facilities done (like the third water scheme and NAP).
[edit] Good Growth Rate and TEA--- Tirupur Exporters Association
Tirupur is also known for its companies which have achieved major certificates and is showing an average growth of 40% per year since 1990.[8]
The association formed by the Exporters of Tirupur (TEA) is one of the most successful association in India trying hard and been successful in helping the trade in Tirupur.
[edit] Tirupur Industrial Park
New Tirupur is a small new town (Industrial Park) growing in Tirupur formed and working as NAP by the exporters. It is an appropriate example for the future of Tirupur.
[edit] Landmarks
- The landmark of Tirupur used to be Noyyal river one time when it was the cleanest river dividing the city into two halves, the north and the south Tirupur. Nowadays it is very polluted river due to the affluents from dyeing industry.
- The Town Hall, The New Railway over-bridge, Tirupur Kumaran Memorial statue near the railway station, Corporation Memorial pillar (with Globe on its top) are some of the other landmarks in the Tirupur city.
[edit] Transport Facilities
- AIR:
The nearest international airport is the Coimbatore Airport.
- ROAD:
Kumaran Road and Avinashi Road are the busiest roads in the city while Palladam road, Kangeyam road, Dharapuram road, Mangalam road, Perumanallur (PN) Road, Uthukuli road, College road are the arterial roads of the city. The business district is located near the old bus terminal area, but it is slowly expanding to the north.
- Bus Services
Tirupur is well connected by moffusil bus services to all major routes, towns and cities across Tamilnadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra viz.,
| State | Major Cities |
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| Kerala | Kochi, Trichur, Trivandrum. |
| Karnataka | Bangalore, Mysore, Kollegal, |
| Andhra | Tirupathi, |
- RAIL
Tirupur also has a railway station and two bus terminals. Tirupur is well connected by trains to Coimbatore, Erode, Salem, Bangalore, Chennai, New Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Kochi, Mangalore, Kumbakonam, Madurai, Vellore, Tirunelveli, Nagercoil and Trivandrum.
[edit] Suburban Rail Transport System --- A Future Requirement
The traffic in this region is very heavy as the floating population is huge. Labourers arrive from different corners of Tirupur for the purpose of work in the morning and leave to their places in the evening. This results in heavy traffic jam and also makes the buses overcrowded.
A Suburban rail transport system similar to that of Delhi METRO is the need of the hour.
[edit] Nearby Tourist Spots
Some of the tourists spots in Tamil Nadu are just two to three hours drive from Tirupur viz., Kodaikanal, Ooty, Coonoor, Pollachi, Kovai Kutrallam, Vaidheki falls, Topslip, Neliyampathy, Valparai, Kothagiri and Palani.
[edit] Media and Communication
[edit] News Papers
Leading Tamil, English, Hindi and other regional languages newspapers are available in Tirupur.
- English dailies such as The Hindu, The New Indian Express, Deccan Chronicle and Deccan Herald are available in Tirupur.
- Tamil dailies such as Dinamani and Maalaimalar are also available.
- Rajasthan Patrika (Banglore edition) is also available in Tirupur.
[edit] Telecom and TV Channels
- Tirupur falls under Tamil Nadu Telecom circle.
- The city has several Local TV Channels.
[edit] Notes
- ^ "Helping Tirupur emerge as a leader in knitwear exports in India - Tiruppur". The Hindu. 2007-06-11. http://www.thehindu.com/2007/06/11/stories/2007061110090500.htm. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
- ^ "City Guide :: Tirupur :: A.C & Refrigerators". India Catalog.Com. http://www.indiacatalog.com/cityguide/tirupur.html. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
- ^ "Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Tiruppur". Fallingrain.com. http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Tiruppur.html. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
- ^ Fraternal Capital By Sharad Chari
- ^ "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" (PDF). Election Commission of India. http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf. Retrieved 2008-10-11.
- ^ "The Noyyal River and Tiruppur". http://www.boloji.com/environment/15.htm. Retrieved 2007-02-02.
- ^ For Textile Information we suggest visiting www.tea-india.org
[edit] References
- Anywhere-Anytime Tirupur.mobi
- Tirupur Info pages
- No.1 Fashions Portal for future Apperal Designs
- Textile Exchange Online
- Knit Wear Marketplace
- Indian Exporter's Directory
- "Tirupur Jobs". Apparel & Textile Jobs Portal for Tirupur. http://www.tirupurjobs.net/. Retrieved April 17 2007.
[edit] External links
- Sanfor India (Finishers)
- Krishna Textile Process
- Tirupur Exporters' Association
- Regency Garments
- Tirupur Info pages
- PGC:PremDurai Exports Pvt Ltd
- AXIS CLOTHING
- Knit Wear Marketplace
- THE FASHIONULTIMATE Knitted Garment Manufacturing and Sourcing
- Indian Exporter's Directory
- Apparel & Textile Jobs Portal for Tirupur
- PGC Infotech's Innovative Job Portal for Global Market first started from Tirupur.
- Apparelworld.org - B2B Portal for Apparel and Textile World
- Tirupur Yellow Pages
- Tiruppur Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Coimbatore Airport - Flight Timings
- Tirupur
- VERSATECHNOLOGIES
- SVS compacting & heatsetting
- castleclothingco
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