Walajabad
Walajabad
வாலாஜாபாத் | |
|---|---|
  Walajabad Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 12°47′49″N 79°49′03″E / 12.7969°N 79.8176°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Kanchipuram district |
| Taluk | Walajabad taluk |
| Elevation | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 10,859 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Walajabad is a panchayat town in Kancheepuram district in the Tamil Nadun state of India. It is the main town in Walajabad taluk.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Walajabad had a population of 10,859. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Walajabad 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 Walajabad, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Before the invasion of Arcot Nawab this place was called as Sivapuram. Some people opine that the name was Seevaram. A British Regiment had a camp here for long. Marathi tailors lived here. There is a street named Kasaaikkara street can still be found. Water suppliers to the army were hired and a street named Kavadikkaran street still exists. Round Bungalow where the chief of the Regiment lived with his lover till her last days, is still in a fine condition. Later it was renamed to Walajabad. Here Vishnu and Sivan temples are there which are the oldest and belong to Pallava dynasty. This is a central hub which connects Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpet and Illaiyanaavellur. Near to Walajabad (about 17 km) industrial estate SIPCOT is situated.
See also
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 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.