What is famous in Aravakurichi?
What is famous in Aravakurichi?
Aravakurichi is a panchayat town and a Taluk headquarters in Karur district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Aravakurichi is well known in Tamil Nadu as a major market for Moringa oleifera vegetable (commonly known as Drumstick).
Is Karur is urban or rural?
The district has an total area of 2,904 sq km., 283.5 sq km is urban and 2620.5 sq km is rural. Out of total population of Karur, 1,181,588 in the district, 434,517 are in urban area and 629,976 are in rural area. 118,699 households are in urban, 168,396 are in rural area.
Is Karur a city or town?
Karur (Tamil: [kaɾuːɾ]) is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Karur is the administrative headquarters of Karur district. It is located on the banks of River Amaravathi.
How many rivers are there in Karur?
Karur District is one of the 38 districts (a district located centrally along the Kaveri and Amaravathi rivers) in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The main town in Karur District is the city of Karur, which is also the district headquarters….
| Karur District | |
|---|---|
| Climate | Max 38c – Min 17c (Köppen) |
| Website | karur.nic.in |
Which caste is majority in Karur?
Karur Municipality
| Total | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Children | 6,147 | 3,162 |
| Literacy | 89.5% | 86% |
| Scheduled Caste | 8,596 | 4,275 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 60 | 31 |
What is special in Karur?
Karur is an old city located in the Karur District of the state Tamil Nadu. It is famous for its handloom textiles and blanket exports. The city has fertile land because of the Kaveri River and Amravati River. Places of interest are Kalyana Pasupatheeshwara Swamy Temple (Shiva temple), Ponnaniyar Dam, Mayanur and more.
Who ruled Karur?
Karur was ruled by the Chola dynasty, the Chera dynasty, the Naickers, and the British successively. There is proof that Karur may have been the centre for old jewellery-making and gem setting (gold imported mainly from Rome), as seen from several excavations.
Who is Karur collector?
Swift action by the Karur district collector Dr T Prabhushankar’s has helped a 50-year old destitute widow and her 28-year-old son with disabilities get a house at the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB).
How do I get to Karur?
It can be reached conveniently from different parts of Tamil Nadu via road, rail and air. Tiruchirapalli International Airport serves as the nearest airport to Karur. If direct flights are not available from distant cities, visitors can take connecting flights till Tiruchirapalli.
Who is Karur DSP?
P. Pagalavan, new Superintendent of Police of Karur district, assumed office on Sunday. He has replaced R. Pandiarajan, who was transferred to Chennai.
What is the famous of Karur?
Karur town is a well known industrial centre and was a capital of early Chera Kings of Sangam age as said before. This city is famous for to cottage and handloom textiles too. Pasupatheeswarar Temple is the land mark of the Karur City.
Does Karur have an airport?
Tiruchirapalli International Airport serves as the nearest airport to Karur. If direct flights are not available from distant cities, visitors can take connecting flights till Tiruchirapalli. From the airport bus service is available for Karur. The next nearest airport to Karur is Chennai International Airport.
