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PERAMBALUR - City Around

Perambalur is an administrative district, a centrally located inland of Tamil Nadu. The District is surrounded by Cuddalore, Tiruchirapalli, Thanjavur and Namakkal Districts. The river Cauvery is the main flow for the region and the major crops grown in this District are paddy, groundnut, sugarcane, millets and cashew. Presently, Perambalur is the main producer of maize and small onion in Tamil Nadu.

Perambalur is planning to set up a Special Economic Zone with high technology through a joint venture with Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation. This Special Economic Zone will soon bring in Industries with high technology, bio-technology, pharmaceutical companies, textile and leather clusters. This Project will be extended with world class infrastructure and in addition, residential and recreational complexes are planned within the Special Economic Zone. With all the above, the Government of Tamil Nadu is taking necessary steps to open an Airport in Perambalur at the earliest.

TOURIST PLACES IN PERAMBALUR:

- Sivan Koil, Veerapathra Swamy Koil, Mariamman Koil and Thowpathi Amman Koil in Perambalur

- Sri Thirumanagali Amman Temple in Elambalur

- Brahma Rishi Malai in Elambalur

- Siruvachur Mathura Kaliamman Temple

- Chettikulam Thandayuthapani Swami Temple

- Sri Ayyanar, Semmalaiyappar, Karadaiyan Temple

- Sathanur Fossil Tree

- Aranarai Neleyamman and Selliyamman Temple

- Ranjankudi Fort

- Korapalayan Samy Temple

- Venganur Viruthaleshwarar Temple

- Vaalikandapuram Temple

- Sri Kutram Poruthavar Aalayam

- V. Kalathur Mosque

- Water Falls in Ladapuram

CEMENT INDUSTRIES:

Perambalur is familiar with its cement industries in and around the district. The potential raw material viz. the lime stone is seen in many parts of the district which is stored and used for the cement industries. The main users of this raw material are as follows:

- Arasu Cements

- The Birla Cements

- The Sakthi Cements

- The Dalmia Cements

- The Tamil Nadu Cements

HISTORICAL TEMPLES AND FESTIVALS:

Thungapuram is a greenish village near Perambalur which possesses the following temples and places.

- Ayyanar, Semmalaiyappar, Karadaiyan and Karuppusamy Temples

- Lord Vinayaga Temple

- Sokkanathar Siva and Murugan Temples

- Vainava Perumal Temple

- Mariamman Temple

- Pappathiyamman Temple

- Selliyamman Temple

- Throwpathi Amman Temple

- Vengaimallaian Karuppasami Temples

AGRICULTURE:

Rice and Sugar cane are grown in Perambalur district as major commercial crops. This village consists mainly of glade soil and best suited for raising dry crops. The following are the main crops.

  • Rice
  • Sugarcane
  • Banana / Plantain
  • Coconut
  • Cotton
  • Betel
  • Corn
  • Groundnut

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS:

- Government Higher Secondary School

- Panchayat Union Primary School

- MGR Welfare Elementary School

- Tamil Nadu Government’s Most Backward Class Boys/Girls Hostel

- Roever College of Engineering & Technology

- Thanthai Roever College of Arts & Science

- Thanthai Hans Roever College of Nursing

- Thanthai Hans Roever College for B.Ed., Courses

- Thanthai Hans Roever College of Physiotherapy/Pharmacy/Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology

- Roever Industrial Training Institute

- St. Joseph’s Matric Higher Secondary School

- Kendra Vidyalaya

- Government ITI

GOVERNMENT OFFICES AND INSTITUTIONS:

- SIDCO Industrial Estate

- The Regional Transport Office

- Armed Reserve Police Campus

- District TASMAC Godown

- District Co-operative Agriculture Marketing Committee

Thus, Perambalur has become a great industrial district in all aspects and is worth visiting for all.


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