- Vedasandur
Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Vedasandur | type = city | latd = 10.53 | longd = 77.95
locator_position = right | state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Dindigul
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altitude = 219
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 10,944| population_density =
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area_telephone = | 04551postal_code =
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footnotes =Vedasandur is a
panchayat town inDindigul district in theIndia n state ofTamil Nadu .Geography
Vedasandur is located at coord|10.53|N|77.95|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Vedasandur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Vedasandur] ] . It has an average elevation of 219
metre s (718 feet).Etymology
The name derived from the Vedan Sandhaiur that is Vedan means hunter, Sandhai means the place
for sales something, the Hunters were come and sales their goods like animal leathers,
animal nails, honey and what the things they gethered in their hunting.Demographics
As of 2001 Indiacensus [GR|India] , Vedasandur had a population of 10,944. It is located on NH7. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Vedasandur has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 70%. In Vedasandur, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.In population, more than 70% are Hindus and second is Muslims and 3-4% are Christians etc.,
Agricultural is the main for most of the people.
The Tobacco research Centre, run by Central Government is in Vedasandur.
The Kudakanar river, branch river of Cauvery goes centre of town.
It is located 20km from Dindigul (on South), 75 Km From Madurai(on South), 60km from Karur (on North), 85km fromTrichy (on East,and 45 Km to Palani (on West)
Religion
Famous Temples:
* Shiva Temple (Bazaar)
* Vishnu Temple (on River bank)
* Kunguma Kaliamman Kovil (on River bank)
* Pathra Kaliamman Kovil (on River bank)Mosque (Bazaar)
Infant Jesus Church (Fathima Nagar)
Education
#Govt. Boys Hr. Sec. School
#Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School
#Govt. Elementary Schools
#Private Matriculation SchoolsPanchayat Unions
There are 4 Panchayat unions, viz.
#Guziliamparai
# Vadamadurai
# Eriyodu
# KovilurPolitics
Vedasandur assembly constituency is part of
Palani (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 = 2008-10-11
work = Tamil Nadu
publisher = Election Commission of India ]References
ee also
Vedasandur is good city. People are very kind.
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