Polur, Tamil Nadu

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Polur | type = city | latd = 12.5 | longd = 79.13
locator_position = right | state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Tiruvannamalai
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altitude = 171
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 25,492| population_density =250
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area_telephone = 04181
postal_code = 606803
vehicle_code_range =TN 25
sex_ratio = 10:9
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Polur ( போளூர் ) is a panchayat town in Tiruvannamalai district in the state of Tamil Nadu in India.

Geography

Polur is located at coord|12.5|N|79.13|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Polur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Polur] ] . It has an average elevation of 171 metres (561 ft).

Apart from many places of worships, Polur has a huge MOUNTAIN temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha. This mountain temple was historically referred to as "SAMPATHGIRI", which in Sanskrit means "Mountain of Wealth". From the top of the hill, one can have a clear view of the Tiruvannamalai Arunachala Hill. A small hill named "KUNNATTHUR Hill" is also seen on the outskirts of Polur. The same term was referred in Tamil as "PORULUR" literally translating to PORUL OOR (Place of Wealth) now referred as POLUR. Situated in the Tiruvannamalai District, it takes around 1 hour to reach the Arunachala Hills of Tiruvannamalai. It takes around 45 minutes to reach Vellore. One can reach the SILK town of Arani (ARNI) by local buses (Townbus). The temperature is almost same like in Vellore.

Situated within 40 kilometers are the small towns of Kelur, Santhavasal, Padai Veedu (pronounced Padavedu), Kalasapakkam, Kannamangalam, Kaniyambadi, Vannangulam.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Polur had a population of 25,492. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Polur has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 65%. In Polur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Politics

Polur assembly constituency is part of Vandavasi (Lok Sabha constituency). [cite web
url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf
title = List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies
accessdate = 2008-10-08
work = Tamil Nadu
publisher = Election Commission of India ]

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