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Aravakurichi
அரவக்குறிச்சி Aravai | |
|---|---|
city | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Karur |
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 11,273 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil language |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 639201 |
| Telephone code | 04320 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-47 |
| Website | www |
Aravakurichi (Tamil - அரவக்குறிச்சி) is a panchayat town and a Taluk headquarters in Karur district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Aravakurichi is also a taluk. Aravakurichi is well known in Tamil Nadu as a major market for Moringa oleifera vegetable (commonly known as Drumstick).
Geography
Aravakurichi is located at 10°46′N 77°55′E / 10.77°N 77.92°E. and has an average elevation of 174 m (571 ft). The town is located off the Varnasi - Kanyakumari National Highway 7 (India). The time zone is IST (UTC+5:30).[citation needed]
Demographics
According to the 2001 India census, Aravakurichi is a taluk that has a population of 11,273. 50% of the population is male, and 50% is female. 55% of men are literate, compared to 45% of women. 9% of people are under the age of 6. The official language is Tamil[1]
Economy
Aravakurichi is an agricultural marketplace and Taluk headquarters. Aravakurichi is India's major market for Moringa oleifera (a vegetable also known as "drumstick").[2] Aravakurichi is also a centre for agricultural motors, pumps, equipment and spares. It is also a major lorry-stop for drivers on National Highway 7, a highway which connects Hyderabad, Bangalore, Salem, Madurai and Kanniyakumari.[citation needed]
Aravakurichi was part of old Tiruchirappalli District and until the 80s, Aravakurichi was the confluence point for the three major undivided major districts Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore and Madurai districts.[citation needed]
The Aravakurichi region has a Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation bus depot.[3]
Politics
Aravakurichi (State Assembly Constituency) is part of Karur (Lok Sabha constituency).[4]
- E. Balagurusamy - former Vice Chancellor Anna University
Government Office's
- Register Office
- VO Office
- Police Station
- Government Hospital
Education
- Government Higher Secondary School - Aravakurichi
- Government Girls High School - Aravakurichi
- Arumugam Academy Matriculation Higher Secondary School.
- BSP Matriculation School
- Government Teacher Training Institute for Women in Chinna Dhara Puram (10 km).
- Valluvar arts and science college in seethappatti colony kodayur village.
- Kongu Hi-Tech Polytechnic College, Thadakoil.
- R C School - Aravakurichi
Hospitals
- Government Hospital, Aravakurichi.
- Private Hospitals
Church
- St.Xavier church RC Church CSI Church, Aravakurichi.
Temples
- balaji Eswaran Temple
- Mariamman Temple
- Pillayar Temple
Masjid (Pallivasal)
- Aravakurichi Jumma Masjid (Big Mosque)
- Masjidul Abrar Chinna Pallivasal
Rivers
- NalKanchi River ( Nal Kaasi River)
- Amaravathi River (4.km from Aravakurichi)
- Noyyal River (Anjur panjayath)
- Kudagu River
Banks
- Bank of Baroda
- State Bank Of India
- State Bank Of India- kovilur
- Pallavan Bank
- Karur Vysya Bank
- Canara Bank
- TDCC Bank
- Central Bank of India - Malaikovilur
ATM
- State Bank of India(2 ATM's)
- Bank of Baroda
- Karur Vysya Bank
- Axis Bank
- City Union Bank
How to reach
- By bus: Karur to Dindigul Via NH 7 (28 km from Karur)
- Nearest railway junction: Karur - 28 km and Dindigul 48 km
- Nearest airport: Trichy (100 km), Madurai(128 km) and Coimbatore (120 km)
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References
- ^ "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. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ "It is drumsticks time in Aravakurichi area". The Hindu. 2011-06-14. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2016-05-19.
- ^ "Aravakurichi Depot | Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation - TNSTC Buses Brindhaavanam Blog (Unnofficial Blog)". brindhaavanam.com. Retrieved 2016-05-19.
- ^ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 October 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-11.
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