Perambalur district

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
type = district
native_name = Perambalur district
state_name = Tamil Nadu
skyline = TN Districts Perambalur.gif
skyline_caption = Location of Perambalur district in Tamil Nadu
area_total = 1752
climate = Semi-arid
precip = 908
population_total = 493646
population_total_cite = [GR|India]
population_as_of = 2001
population_urban = 16.05%
sex_ratio = 0.993
literacy = 65.88%
hq = Perambalur

Perambalur is an administrative district in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. The district headquarters are located at Perambalur. The district occupies an area of 1,752 km² and has a population of 4,93,646 (as of 2001). It is 16.05% urbanised as per the 2001 Census.

Perambalur district is a centrally located inland district of Tamilnadu, spread over 3,69,007 ha, which was trifurcated from the erstwhile composite Tiruchirappalli district and was formed on 1 November 1995. The district is bounded by Cuddalore district in the north, Tiruchirappalli district in the south, Thanjavur in the east and Namakkal and Tiruchirappalli districts in the west. The total geographical area of the district is 3,69,007 ha, and net sown area and gross sown area are 2,16,422 ha and 2,37,136 ha, respectively. The net area under irrigation is 71,624 ha.

Geography

The district lies in the Southern plateau & hill zone of Agro-climate regional planning with characteristics of semi-arid climate. The soil is predominantly red loamy and black soil. The normal rainfall of the district is 908 mm which is less than 946.9 mm, the normal rainfall of the State. The precipitation during northeast monsoon, southwest monsoon and remaining winter & hot weather period account for 52%, 34% and 14% of annual rainfall, respectively.

Cauvery is the major river flowing in the region and the composite district has a canal system covering just 47 km stretch and ayacut of 11,610 ha. The ground water resource through tubewells and wells contribute nearly 68% of irrigated area command. The major crops grown in the district are paddy, groundnut, sugarcane and millets. Cashew is the major plantation crop.

Economy

Currently, Perambalur district is the top maize producer in Tamil Nadu, with 27% of the state's share. [ [http://www.tn.gov.in/deptst/agriculture.pdf Tamil Nadu: Agriculture Department] ] It is one the fastest developing towns in the state with industrial growth set to hit high.

Perambalur is set to be a future high-technology centre, with plans to set up a multi-product SEZ over an area of 5000 acres (20 km²) by SREI Infrastructure Finance Ltd through a Joint Venture with TIDCO (TamilNadu Industrial Development Corporation). The SEZ will have linkages to Cuddalore, Pondicherry & Chennai Ports, Railway line and Trichy Airport. This SEZ will bring in high-technology industries, MROs, biotechnology, pharmaceutical companies, textile & leather clusters. The project is being developed with world-class infrastructure to be able to compete with the best investment centres in the world. Perambalur SEZ has a large hinterland that offers huge labour force. The SEZ is well connected with all major cities/regions of the country with excellent road/rail network. Testing & certification facilities, ware houses, and world class infrastructure on demand etc are the USP of this SEZ. Cost of the developed land is cheaper and competitive. Plain terrain of the site ensures easy operational facilities. The residential & recreational complexes planned within the SEZ will provide quality ambience of living with all amenities.

Divisions

The district for administrative purpose has been divided into six taluks (Perambalur, Kunnam, Veppanthattai, Ariyalur, Sendurai and Jayankondam) which is further sub-divided into ten blocks viz. Perambalur, Veppanthattai, Veppur, Alathur, Ariyalur, Thirumanur, Sendurai, Jayankondam, Andimadam and T. Palur). The district comprises 345 villages, 322 village panchayats and nine town panchayats.

There are a total of 47 PHCs in the district of which 37 are additional PHCs, 7 are block and 3 are 24 hour PHCs. The number of primary schools, middle schools, high schools and higher secondary schools are 722, 118, 82 and 67 respectively.

Demographics

The total population of the district as per the 2001 census is 11,81,029 of which 5,88,441 are males and 5,92,588 are females. The birth rate is at 21.6 and the death rate at 7.7. The density of population of the district per sq. km is 281 persons, against the state average of 429 persons. The district has a literacy of 65.88%, one of the lowest in the state.

Places of interest

*V.Kalathur Mosque
*Gangaikonda Cholapuram
*Siruvachur Mathura Kaliaman Temple
*Chettikulam Thandayuthapani Swami Temple
*Sathanur Fossil Tree
*Ranjankudi Fort
*Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary
*Venganur Viruthaleshwarar Temple
*Vaalikandapuram Temple
*Elakurichi

References

External links

* [http://perambalur.in/ Perambalur.in is details of Perambalur & V.Kalathur]
* [http://perambalur.nic.in/ Perambalur District]
* [http://www.AllLocale.com/group/perambalur AllLocale.com Website for every neighbourhood in Tamil Nadu and Perambulur]