General Information (Ariyalur District/அரியலூர் மாவட்டம்)

General Information (Ariyalur District/அரியலூர் மாவட்டம்)

Area	1949.31 Sq.KM
Population	695524
Revenue Divisions	1.Ariyalur,2.Udiyarpalayam
Taluk	1. Ariyalur,2. Sendurai,3. Jayankondam
Revenue Villages	195
Blocks	1. Ariyalur,2. Andimadam,3. Sendurai,4. Thirumanur,5. T.Palur,6. Jayankondam
District Collector	Thiru T. Abraham, IAS
Superintendent of Police	Thiru Najmul hoda, IPS
Poice Stations	18
Municipalities	1.Ariyalur,2.Jayankondam
Municipality Chairman	S. Vijayalakshmi(Ariyalur)
Municipality Wards	18
STD Code	04329
Vehicle Registration number	TN 61
Postal Code	621704(Main),621713(RajajiNagar)
Member of Parliament	Thiru Thol. Thirumavalavan ,Chidambaram(SC) VCK
Members of Legislative Assembly	Thiru D. Amaramoorthy ,Ariyalur (INC) Thiru K. Rajendran ,Jayankondam (AIADMK) Thiru S. Sivasankar ,Andimadam (DMK)

Geography

Ariyalur is one of the districts in Tamil Nadu state. It is rich in limestone resources. Big industrial houses like Birlas (Grasim Industries), India cements, Dalmia cements, Madras cements have their cement units here. Tamil Nadu government's TANCEM factory is in Ariyalur. Elakurichi is an important tourist place.

District Profile

Ariyalur district came into existence by bifurcating Perambalur as per G.O.Ms.No.683 Revenue RA1(1) Department dated 19.11.07. It is bounded on the North by Cuddalore, South by Thanjavur, East by Cuddalore and Thanjavur and West by Perambalur and Tiruchirapalli districts. The new Ariyalur district is functioning from 23.11.2007

Ariyalur district consists of 2 divisions viz., Ariyalur and Udayarpalayam, three Taluks viz., Ariyalur, Udayarpalayam and Sendurai and six blocks.

Ariyalur Municipality

The Ariyalur Town Panchayat was functioned as Second Grade Town Panchayat from 21.12.1943, then First Grade Town Panchayat from 01.01.1955 and the Selection grade Town Panchayat form 01.04.1966. The extent of Town Panchayat is 7.62 sq kilo meter and strength of Population according to the senses of 2001th year is 27822. In this Town Panchayat there are 18 wards by division, and for which one President and 18 members have been elected by public

History

In 1741 the Marathas invaded Tiruchirappalli and took Chanda Saheb as captive. Chanda Saheb succeeded in securing freedom in 1748 and soon got involved in famous war for the Nawabs place in the Carnatic against Anwardeen, the Nawab of Arcot and his son Mohammed Ali.

Mohammed Ali annexed the two palayams of Ariyalur and Udayarpalayam located with troops were in the Ariyalur district on the grounds of default in payment of Tributes and failure to assist him in quelling the rebellion of Yusuf Khan. In November 1764, Mohammed Ali represented the issue to Madras Council and obtained military assistance on 3 January 1765. The forces led by Umdat-Ul-Umara and Donald Campbell entered Ariyalur and captured it. The young Poligar together with his followers there upon fled to Udayarpalayam. On the 19th January the army marched upon Udayarpalayam. The Poligar’s troops were defeated and the playams were occupied. The two poligars fled their town and took refuge in Tharangampadi, then a Danish Settlement. The annexation of the palayam gave the Navab un-interrupted possession of all his territories extending Arcot to Tiruchirapalli.

The history followed was a power struggle between Hyder Ali and later Thippu Sultan with the British. After the death of Thippu Sultan the English took the civil and military Administration of the Carnatic in 1801. Thus Tiruchirappalli came in to the hands of the English and the District was formed in 1801. In 1995 Tiruchirappalli was trifurcated and the Perambalur and Karur districts were formed. Perambalur district was divided into Perambalur and Ariyalur district in the year 2001 and merged with Perambalur in the year 2002. Then now the district is bifurcated from Perambalur and now functioning from 23.11.2007.

Overview

Ariyalur town has several features make that it famous like Kallankurichi Kalliya perumal temple, a historical place. It is known its cement factories (arasu cements). It has several good schools, including Arasunagar Matriculation Higher Secondary School and Montfort school. Ariyalur Govt.Hr.Sec.School is one of the ancient schools in Tamil Nadu. Ariyalur government arts college is number one of the Best colleges in Tamil Nadu.

It also called as Cement city. Arasu cement factory is Asia's second largest cement factory. A famous fosil tree is present in this district. (palaniy alu oct2008)

The villages of Thirukkalappur and Puthukottai Girama panchayat is 100% literate. There are more than 100 teachers from those villages. In Puthukottai village, St.Annuncia Mary (Mangalamatha church) church festival is famous in Tamil Nadu (from arockiasamy Apr'2002).

Ariyalur is also known for Fossils.

Physical Features

As per 2001 census, the total population of Ariyalur District is 695,524, with male 346763 and female 348761. Ariyalur District is centrally located in Tamil Nadu and is 265 K.M. away in southern direction from Chennai. The District has an area of 1949 km².

It is an inland district without coastal line. The District has Vellar River in the North and Kollidam River in the South and it has no well marked natural divisions.

The district is fairly rich in mineral deposits. Celeste, Lime Stone, Shale, sand Stone, canker and Phosphate nodules occur at various places in the district.

Industries

Five major Cement factories in the district reveals the abundant deposit of limestone. The availability of Lignite at Jayankondam and near by places is a gift by Mother Nature. The Fossil is said to have been a national asset according to Geologists.

Agriculture

Sugar cane is grown as a major commercial crop. One private sugar factory near keelapalur is functioning in the district with a capacity of crushing 3000 Tonnes per day. One of the main crop in Ariyalur district is cashew. The pre-dominate soil in the district is red sanding with scattered packers of black soil. The soil in the district is best suited for raising dry crops. The district has a high means of temperature and low degree of humidity.

Temperature

The maximum temperature during summer is between 33°c - 40°c.

The Cement City

Ariyalur is famous for its cement industries in and around it. This is possible due to its immense limestone store which is the potential raw material for cement industries. In particular the Arasu cements, the Birla cements, the Sakthi cements, the Dalmia cements, the Ramco cements, etc. are situated in Ariyalur. So Ariyalur is one of the busiest transport cities.

Demographics

As of the 2001 India census, constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Ariyalur has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 55% of the males and 45% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. It is the smallest district in Tamil Nadu.

Cement manufacture is one of the feature of this town.

Tourism

Gangaikondacholapuram

Rajendra Chola-I (1012-1044 A.D) son of the Great Rajaraja-I, established this temple after his great victorious march to river Ganges on Northern India. He was originally called Madurantakan. He assumed the title of Rajendra during his coronation and continued to rule along with his father Rajaraja-I for a while. He achieved the supreme title of Cholas called Parakesari .

His empire extended the whole of southern India to river Thungabathra in the north India, for administrative and strategic purpose he built another capital and named Gangaikondacholapuram. The Gangaikondacholapuram temple, he constructed consists of 3 stories and surrounded by a huge fort like wall, the outer wall was greatly destructed during the English rule (1896 A.D) to reuse the building material (Granite rocks) for constructing the Lower Anicut (Dam across river Kollidam). He built around 10 temples at various places.

He assumed the title of Gangaikonda Cholan and named his new capital as Gangaikondacholapuram and he also constructed a huge Lake known as Chola Gangam that spreads 22 km mainly used for drinking and irrigation. A statue of Rajendra-I is found in Kolaram temple at Kolar of Karnataka state in India.

Sri Kaliuga Varatharaja Perumaal Temple

Sri Kaliyaperumal temple is a major attraction of Ariyalur. It is situated at 5 km away from Ariyalur. This temple is famous for its "Car festival" (March/April) which is conducted yearly. The people of Ariyalur celebrate the festival grandly.

The temple is also famous for the Puraittasi Saturdays. Every year in the month of 'Puraittasi' (September), special Pujas, 'Arathanai', 'Abishekams', etc are done on the four Saturdays. This also is a major attraction of the Kaliyaperumal temple.

Thirumazhapadi

Once it was the region of Chola's dynasty. The place Thirumazhapadi is situated on the bank of Kollidam river which is a branch of Cauvery River. Entire surroundings are filled with paddy and sugar cane fields. The famous Siva Temple is located in Thirumazhapadi. This Temple is called Sri Vaithiyanatha Samy Koil.It also has a statue of Thiruvalluvar.One of the touriest place in ariyalur.This temple is famous for its "nandikesvarar thirukalyanam " (March/April) which is conducted yearly. The people of thirumalapadi celebrate the festival grandly.

Vettakudi - Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary

Vettakudi - Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary situated in Ariyalur District, 65 km away from Tiruchirappalli and 35 km north of Thanjavur, this bird sanctuary sprawls over 454 Ha. of area. Water birds congregate here during November - February. About 50 species of resident and migratory birds are recorded here. The list includes varieties of Stork, Pelicans, Heron, Darter, Ibis, Egrets, Coot, Terns, Cormorants, King Fisher, Plovers etc.

Important Offices

• District Collector Office,Collectorate & Multi Departmental Complex, Jayankondam Road,
• District Police Office,Opp To Busstand
• Regional Transport Office,Kallankurichi
• RDO Office,Opp To Busstand
• Taluk Office,Opp To Busstand
• DSP office,Jayankondam Road

Hospitals

• Government Hospital,Perambalur Road 224050,222066
• Joesph Eye Hospital,Near to Busstand 222170
• A.S. Nourishing Home,Trichy Road & Pattunoolkara st 222425
• Nivetha Clinic,Perumal Kovil st 222423
• Golden Hospital,Sendurai Road 222530
• Ezhil Hospital,M.P kovil st 222630

Education

Engineering Colleges

• Anna University Tiruchirappalli - Ariyalur Campus Ph: 04329 - 220303/220304.
• Meenakshi Ramaswamy Engineering College ,Thathanur,Ariyalur Dist.Phone : 04331245802.
• K.K.C. College of Engineering and Technology,Jayamkondam - 621 802. phone: 94433 85822.

Arts and Science Colleges

• Govt Arts & Science College,Ariyalur.
• Meenaakshi Ramasamy Arts & Science College,Thathanur.
• K.K.C Arts & science College,Jayankondam.
• Moderen Arts & science College,Jayankondam.

Schools in Town

• Govt. Higher Secondary School
• Arasu Nagar Matriculation Higher Secondary School
• C.S.I & SPG School
• Neduchaliyan Nursery School
• Dharani Matriculation School
• Monfort Matriculation School
• Nirmala Girl’s Higher Secondary School
• Sri Ramakrishna Matriculation School
• RC. Nirmala Gandthi School
• R.C.School

[edit] Spoken English and personality development

• Hi-Style Spoken English,Market St, Ph:98438 69695

Industry

Cement Industry

• Arasu Cements --3 km away
• Bilra Cements(Grasim) --12 km away
• Chettinad Cements --10 km away
• Dalmia Cement --7 km away
• Madras Cements(Ramco)--5 km away
• Dalmia Cement,Dalmiapuram --24 km away
• JPR cements --5 km away

Sugar Mill

• Kothari Sugars And Chemicals Ltd,Sathamangalam(16kms away)

Banks & ATMs

• State Bank of India,Trichy Main Road.(ATM)
• Indian Overseas Bank(ATM)
• Canara Bank,Perambalur Road(ATM)
• Indian Bank,Perambalur Road(ATM)
• ICICI Bank,Perambalur Road(1.ATM With Bank)(2.ATM Near BusStand)
• Lakhsmi Vilas Bank,Sendurai Road(ATM)
• Cityunion Bank,Chinnakadi street(ATM)
• Repco Bank,Perambalur Road
• Central Bank of india,Trichy Main Road
• Tiruchirappalli District Central Co-operative Bank,Rajaji Nagar
• Co-operative Urban Bank,Perumal Kovil Steet
• Land Development Bank
• Muthoot Finance LTD, Perambalur Road
• Kumbakonam Parspara Sagaya Nithi Ltd,Kailasanathar kovil st.
• SriRam Chits,Perumal Kovil st,
• State Bank of India(Grasim),V.Kaikatti(Reddipalayam)(ATM)
• Lakhsmi Vilas Bank,V.Kaikatti(Reddipalayam)(ATM)