Walajapet

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Walajapettai
other_name = Walajapet
type = city
latd = 12.9243
longd = 79.364
altitude = 160
climate = Aw
state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Vellore District
region = Vellore
taluk_names = Walajapet
parliament_const = Arakkonam
assembly_const = Ranipet
area_total = 2.66
official_languages = Tamil
blank_title_2 = Other Languages
blank_value_2 = Telugu, Sourashtra, Urdu
population_total = 29472
population_total_cite = [GR|India]
population_as_of = 2001
population_density = 11079.7
sex_ratio = 1.0002
literacy = 74.51%
literacy_male = 80.58%
literacy_female = 68.44%
postal_code = 632 513
area_telephone = 04172
vehicle_code_range = TN-23
autocat = yes

Walajapet is a is a locality and part of Vellore city in the state of Tamil Nadu.

It is strategically located on the Palar River on the route between Chennai (Madras) and Bangalore. By bus, this locality can be reached in 30min from Vellore city center & 2.5 hours from Chennai (Madras). It is well connected both by road and railways. Walajah Road railway station is located about 4.5 km from the town, lying between Arakkonam and Katpadi junctions on the important railway route connecting Chennai to Coimbatore and Bangalore.

This town, located in the Vellore District, is considered to be the First Municipality and Taluk of Tamil Nadu, believed to be formed in 1866. Former President and prominent Indian philosopher Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1888 - 1975) and noted tamil scholar Mu. Varadarasanar affectionately called "Tamil Thatha Mu. Va" were among those studied in the Govt. Higher Secondary School of Walajapet that has celebrated its centenary a decade ago.

*Neighbouring localities (Vellore city) : Arcot,Melvisharam, Ranipet, Vellore,Thiruvalam

*Neighbouring Towns : Arani, Arakkonam, Cheyyar, Kanchipuram, Kaveripakkam, Sholingur

Geography

Walajapet is located at coord|12.93|N|79.38|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Walajapet.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Walajapet] ] . It has an average elevation of 160 metres (524 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Walajapet had a population of 29,472. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Walajapet has an average literacy rate of 74.51%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80.58%, and female literacy is 68.44%. In Walajapet, 10.86% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Tamil & Telugu are the languages spoken by the most. Significant migrant population from Saurashtra region in the western India speak Saurashtra and most of the minority muslim population speak Urdu.

History

[ [http://tnulbs.tn.gov.in/walajapet/abcity_Historical%20Moments.htm History of Walajapet] ]

chools

1. Govt Boys Higher secondary school
2. Govt Girls Higher secondary school
3. Bright Minds Vidyodaya
4. Vedavalli Vidyalaya
5. NAG Matriculation school
6. Mangalambal Aided Middle School

Hospitals

Government Hospital in Walajapet is an important hospital in this Taluk serving to many villages around this town. It provides nursing to many outpatients and has significant number of inpatient facilities too.

Some of the private clinics and hospitals in this area include an Apollo clinic on the Ranipet by-pass road (NH4), and Dr. Kuzhandaivel clinic.

There is a Government Veterinary clinic in Walajapet that serves mainly to the cattle raised by the farmers, shepherds in the area including the many villages in this Taluk.

Lavanya Hospital in Walajapet is one of best private hospital serving people in and around.

References

External links

* [http://www.pariharam.com About Tamilnadu other places]

M.Mohan Raj