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| name = Poovalur |
| name = Poovalur (Puvalur) |
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| native_name_lang = Tamil |
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| settlement_type = Town |
| settlement_type = Town Panchayat |
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Tiruchirappalli district|Tiruchirappalli]] |
| subdivision_name2 = [[Tiruchirappalli district|Tiruchirappalli]] |
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|subdivision_type3 = [[taluk]] |
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|subdivision_name3= [[Lalgudi]] |
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| postal_code_type = <!-- [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] --> |
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| postal_code = 621 712 |
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| registration_plate = TN 48 |
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'''Poovalur''' is a [[panchayat town]] in [[Tiruchirappalli district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. Poovalur is just 2 km from its taluk headquarters [[ |
'''Poovalur''' is a [[panchayat town]] in [[Tiruchirappalli district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. Poovalur is just 2 km from its taluk headquarters [[Lalgudi]]. It lies on the [[Tiruchirappalli]]–[[Chidambaram]] national highway [[NH 227]] . Generally the livelihood of this town's people is agriculture. Banana, paddy, and sugarcane are the notable crops grown in this area. |
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Revision as of 06:15, 10 July 2014
Poovalur (Puvalur) | |
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Town Panchayat | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tiruchirappalli |
| taluk | Lalgudi |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 10,234 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | TN 48 |
Poovalur is a panchayat town in Tiruchirappalli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Poovalur is just 2 km from its taluk headquarters Lalgudi. It lies on the Tiruchirappalli–Chidambaram national highway NH 227 . Generally the livelihood of this town's people is agriculture. Banana, paddy, and sugarcane are the notable crops grown in this area.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Puvalur had a population of 7745. In 2007, Poovalur has 10,234 people. It is a developing panchayat. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Puvalur has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 69%. In Puvalur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Notable inhabitants
- Trichy Sankaran, mridangam player and teacher
- Poovai L . Peter is an enthusiastic progressive leader who led a massive movement to widen a road connecting from the main road. His memorable contributions to the development of the village is regarded as a landmark in the modern history of this place. He was a great advocate of religious/caste fraternity and regarded as a powerful organiser.
References
External links
- Government of Tamil Nadu: Poovalur
- Poovalur Sriji http://www.poovalur.com
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