Vadalur | |
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Town | |
Vadalur Municipality | |
Coordinates: 11°33′19″N 79°33′18″E / 11.5552°N 79.5551°E | |
Country | India |
State | Tamil Nadu |
District | Cuddalore |
Upgraded as 2nd Grade Municipality | 14 October 2021 |
Government | |
• Type | 2nd Grade Municipality |
• Body | Vadalur Municipality |
• Chief Minister | Thiru. M.K. Stalin ( Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) |
• Collector | Dr.A.Arun Thamburaj IAS |
Area | |
• Land | 19.93 km2 (7.70 sq mi) |
Population (2011)
[1] | |
• Total | 39,514 |
• Rank | 397 |
Demonym(s) | Tamilian, Vadalurian |
Languages | |
• Official Language | Tamil |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 ( IST) |
Area code | 04142 |
ISO 3166 code | ISO 3166-2:IN |
Vehicle registration | TN-31,TN-91 [2] |
Wards | 27 |
Revenue Villages | 3 |
Member of Parliament | Thiru. T.R.V.S. Ramesh |
Member of the Legislative Assembly | Thiru. M.R.K. Panneerselvam |
Website | https://www.tnurbantree.tn.gov.in/vadalur/ |
Vadalur is a Town and 2nd Grade Municipality in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is 208 km (129 mi) from Chennai, the state capital of Tamil Nadu.
Ramalinga Swamigal, often called Vallalar, established the Sathyagnana Sabhai. He built a temple which is open year-round. Thousands of visitors attend festivals and monthly puja dates at this temple. Vadalur is well connected by rail and road, and it provides transport to major cities like Trichy, Chennai, Tanjore, Puducherry, and Kumbakonam.
The Thai Poosam ( Tamil: தைப்பூசம்) celebration in January is a festival held annually in Vadalur. The Swamigal sang thousands of songs called Thiru Arutppa. The district was named after him for a while. On Thai Poosam, thousands of devotees from all over Tamil Nadu visit the temple. More than 10,000 market stalls are available for at least a week for the pilgrims. Food, water, and fresh juice are available for devotees to purchase.
As of the 2011 census, [3] Vadalur had a population of 39,514. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Vadalur has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. The male literacy rate is 78%, and the female literacy rate is 61%. In Vadalur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. The literacy level is high because of the private schools and government schools. Vadalur runs a ceramic factory called Neycer which employs many people in the city.[ citation needed]
Agriculture plays an important role in Vadalur's economy. The SIDCO Industrial Estate creates many job opportunities for the people of Vadalur. NLC's coal loading station is located in Vadalur as well. Small businesses also help in improving Vadalur's economic development.[ citation needed] [4]
Train Name | Arrival | Departure | Days | Current Status |
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06889 Tiruppadripuliyur - Tiruchirapalli DEMU Passenger
(Via Vadalur, Vridhalachalam Jn, Ariyalur, Srirangam) |
6.39 | 6.40 | Runs daily | Active |
16530 Karaikkal - SMVT Bangalore Express
(Via Vadalur, Vridhalachalam, Attur, Salem, Dharmapuri, Hosur) |
9:50 | 9:51 | Runs daily | Active |
06890 Tiruchirapalli - Tiruppadripuliyur DEMU Passenger
(Via Srirangam, Ariyalur, Vridhachalam Jn, Vadalur, Kurinjipadi) |
19.37 | 19.38 | Runs daily | Active |
16529 SMVT Bangalore - Karaikkal Express
(Via Vadalur, Cuddalore, Chidambaram, Sirkazhi) (Mayiladuthurai, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Nagore) |
17:03 | 17:04 | Runs daily | Active |
Buses are available from Vadalur to major cities at all times.
Satya Gnana Sabha is a major tourist and spiritual center in Vadalur. Vadular is also home to Iyyan Lake and the Sacred Heart Church. The NLC mines can be seen from the observation site in the Kattukollai area of Vadalur.
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Chennai (State Capital) located straight North side of Vadalur . Trichy and Salem located West side of Vadalur. Cuddalore (District Capital) and Puducherry located East side of Vadalur. Kumbakonam and Thanjavur located South side of Vadalur.
Vadalur | |
---|---|
Town | |
Vadalur Municipality | |
Coordinates: 11°33′19″N 79°33′18″E / 11.5552°N 79.5551°E | |
Country | India |
State | Tamil Nadu |
District | Cuddalore |
Upgraded as 2nd Grade Municipality | 14 October 2021 |
Government | |
• Type | 2nd Grade Municipality |
• Body | Vadalur Municipality |
• Chief Minister | Thiru. M.K. Stalin ( Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) |
• Collector | Dr.A.Arun Thamburaj IAS |
Area | |
• Land | 19.93 km2 (7.70 sq mi) |
Population (2011)
[1] | |
• Total | 39,514 |
• Rank | 397 |
Demonym(s) | Tamilian, Vadalurian |
Languages | |
• Official Language | Tamil |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 ( IST) |
Area code | 04142 |
ISO 3166 code | ISO 3166-2:IN |
Vehicle registration | TN-31,TN-91 [2] |
Wards | 27 |
Revenue Villages | 3 |
Member of Parliament | Thiru. T.R.V.S. Ramesh |
Member of the Legislative Assembly | Thiru. M.R.K. Panneerselvam |
Website | https://www.tnurbantree.tn.gov.in/vadalur/ |
Vadalur is a Town and 2nd Grade Municipality in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is 208 km (129 mi) from Chennai, the state capital of Tamil Nadu.
Ramalinga Swamigal, often called Vallalar, established the Sathyagnana Sabhai. He built a temple which is open year-round. Thousands of visitors attend festivals and monthly puja dates at this temple. Vadalur is well connected by rail and road, and it provides transport to major cities like Trichy, Chennai, Tanjore, Puducherry, and Kumbakonam.
The Thai Poosam ( Tamil: தைப்பூசம்) celebration in January is a festival held annually in Vadalur. The Swamigal sang thousands of songs called Thiru Arutppa. The district was named after him for a while. On Thai Poosam, thousands of devotees from all over Tamil Nadu visit the temple. More than 10,000 market stalls are available for at least a week for the pilgrims. Food, water, and fresh juice are available for devotees to purchase.
As of the 2011 census, [3] Vadalur had a population of 39,514. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Vadalur has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. The male literacy rate is 78%, and the female literacy rate is 61%. In Vadalur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. The literacy level is high because of the private schools and government schools. Vadalur runs a ceramic factory called Neycer which employs many people in the city.[ citation needed]
Agriculture plays an important role in Vadalur's economy. The SIDCO Industrial Estate creates many job opportunities for the people of Vadalur. NLC's coal loading station is located in Vadalur as well. Small businesses also help in improving Vadalur's economic development.[ citation needed] [4]
Train Name | Arrival | Departure | Days | Current Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
06889 Tiruppadripuliyur - Tiruchirapalli DEMU Passenger
(Via Vadalur, Vridhalachalam Jn, Ariyalur, Srirangam) |
6.39 | 6.40 | Runs daily | Active |
16530 Karaikkal - SMVT Bangalore Express
(Via Vadalur, Vridhalachalam, Attur, Salem, Dharmapuri, Hosur) |
9:50 | 9:51 | Runs daily | Active |
06890 Tiruchirapalli - Tiruppadripuliyur DEMU Passenger
(Via Srirangam, Ariyalur, Vridhachalam Jn, Vadalur, Kurinjipadi) |
19.37 | 19.38 | Runs daily | Active |
16529 SMVT Bangalore - Karaikkal Express
(Via Vadalur, Cuddalore, Chidambaram, Sirkazhi) (Mayiladuthurai, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Nagore) |
17:03 | 17:04 | Runs daily | Active |
Buses are available from Vadalur to major cities at all times.
Satya Gnana Sabha is a major tourist and spiritual center in Vadalur. Vadular is also home to Iyyan Lake and the Sacred Heart Church. The NLC mines can be seen from the observation site in the Kattukollai area of Vadalur.
This section needs expansion. You can help by
adding to it. (August 2023) |
Chennai (State Capital) located straight North side of Vadalur . Trichy and Salem located West side of Vadalur. Cuddalore (District Capital) and Puducherry located East side of Vadalur. Kumbakonam and Thanjavur located South side of Vadalur.