Tirupur

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
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type=city
latd = 11.18|longd=77.25
locator_position=right
state_name=Tamil Nadu
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leader_title= Chairman
leader_name= Mr Palanisamy
leader_title=MLA
leader_name= Mr Govindasamy
altitude=301.14
population_as_of = 2005 | population_total = 5,50,826
population_metro_rank = 7th | population_density =
area_magnitude = 9
area_total=
area_telephone= 91 421
postal_code= 641 6xx
vehicle_code_range= TN-39 and TN-42
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Tirupur( _ta. திருப்பூர்) is a textile city and is the seventh largest municipal corporation among the 10 [http://tiruppurcorp.tn.gov.in/index.html municipal corporation] s in the Coimbatore District in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu and is an important trade center of India. Tirupur has gained universal recognition as the leading source of Hosiery, Knitted Garments, Casual Wear and Sportswear. The Government has plans to declare Triupur has a separate District in the future. Tirupur is the Seventh municipal corporation announced by Government of Tamil Nadu. It is the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamil_Nadu#Demographics_and_human_rights sixth] largest city in Tamil Nadu (after Chennai, Coimbatore,Madurai,Trichy and Salem) and is one of the fastest developing cities in the state. Tirupur has emerged as the knitwear capital of the country in three decades. [ [http://www.thehindu.com/2007/06/11/stories/2007061110090500.htm Helping Tirupur emerge as a leader in knitwear exports in India - Tiruppur] ] Exports from Tirupur, which provides employment to over five lakh people has crossed the Rs.12,000 crore [ [http://www.indiacatalog.com/cityguide/tirupur.html India Catalog.Com :: City Guide :: Tirupur :: A.C & Refrigerators ] ] mark last year.

Geography

Tirupur [Dt] is located at coord|11.18|N|77.25|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Tiruppur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Tiruppur] ] It has an average elevation of 295 metres (967 feet).

History

Tirupur has carved its name in the Indian history even before her independence. Tirupur Kumaran, one of the freedom fighters was killed during lathi charge when he was on a patriotic march in Kumaran road without letting down Indian national flag. It still remains as a great inspiration to its people. Another incident is that Aringar Anna, former chief minister of Tamilnadu met Thanthai Periyar for the first time in Tirupur during Periyar's campaign which is considered to be a great turnover in the Indian political history.Tiruppur, situated near Coimbatore which is "The Manchester of South India", is known by various names such as "Dollar City", "Knit City", "Cotton City" and mainly "History Centre".Fact|date=April 2008

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Tirupur had a population of 346,551. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Tirupur has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 69%. In Tiruppur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Politics

Tiruppur assembly constituency is part of Coimbatore (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 ]

Economy

Tirupur is the "Knitwear capital" of India. Tirupur contributes to a huge amount of foreign exchange in India. It has spurred up the textile industry in India for the past three decades. Its economic boom boosts the morale of Indian industrialists. Great thing about Tirupur economy is that it is ever growing.

It was estimated that the export worth of Rs.1,12,000 Crores achieved by Tirupur in the year ending 2007. And the production from Tirupur for domestic needs stood at Rs.14000 Crores.Fact|date=April 2008

Industry

Although Tirupur is a small city compared to Coimbatore, it is the centre of Tamil Nadu's cotton knitwear industry and successfully markets its products in India and overseas. It is one of the most fastest growing city in India in terms of Industry. [cite web
url=http://www.boloji.com/environment/15.htm
title= The Noyyal River and Tiruppur
publisher=
accessdate=2007-02-02] It is called the Knits Capital of India as it caters to famous brands and retailers from all over the world. Nearly every international knitwear brand in the world has a strong production share from Tirupur.

It has a wide range of factories which export all types of Knits fabrics and supply garments for Kids, Ladies, Men's garments - both underwear and tops. The city is known for its hosiery exports and provides employment for about 300,000 people.Fact|date=April 2008

Some of the world's largest retailers including C&A, Walmart, Switcher, Diesel, ARMY, Tommy Hilfiger, M&S, FILA, H&M, HTHP, Whale, Reebok, VALUE, PitStop, 100% import many textiles items and clothing from Tirupur. There are many export Houses in Tirupur successful and fast growing like Eastman Exports , PGC Industries-Prem Durai Exports (Prem Groups), Stallion Garments, Statesman Fashion, Regency Garments, RBR , SCM , SP , Poppys, RF Garments ( Rite Fit garments). A large market for export reject pieces also exists centered in the khaderpet locality close to the railway station.

Even though the city is very prosperous, the infrastructure is very minimal. The city grew very quickly due to the high demand for manufacturing for the popular clothing brands mostly in the U.S. and Europe. But the modern machinery used and the availability of skilled labour enabled this city to prosper and be competitive internationally. The lack of infrastructure facilities comparatively for the forigen exchange which the city brings is a big negative point to be noticed. The Tirupur Exporters Association ( [http://tea-india.org/default.aspx TEA] ) and other associations are taking actions directly to get some sort of facilities done (like the third water scheme and NAP).

Tirupur is also known for its companies which have achieved major certificates and is showing an average growth of 40% per year since 1990. [ [http://www.tea-india.org For Textile Information we suggest visiting www.tea-india.org] ]

The association formed by the Exporters of tirupur ( [http://tea-india.org/default.aspx TEA] ) is one of the most successful association in India trying hard and been successful in helping the trade in tirupur.

New Tirupur is a small new town (Industrial Park) growing in tirupur formed and working as NAP by the exporters . Its an appropriate example for the future of Tirupur.

Landmarks

The landmark of Tirupur is the Noyyal river which divides the city into two halves, the north and the south, The railway bridge over railway station, Tirupur Kumaran memorial statue near railway station, Town hall, Corporation memorial pillar (with Globe on its top).The school jevabay higher.sec.school has the India's second largest number of students studyingFact|date=April 2008 .It is remarkable that it is a school for girls.

Transport

The nearest international airport is the Coimbatore Airport. Kumaran road is the busiest road in city while Avinashi road, Palladam road, Kangeyam road, Dharapuram road, Mangalam road, PN Road, Uthukuli road, College road are the arterial roads of the city. The business district is located near the old bus terminal area, but it is slowly expanding to the north. Tirupur also has a railway station and two bus terminals. Tirupur is well connected by trains to Coimbatore, Bangalore, Chennai, New Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Kochi, Mangalore, Nagercoil, Kumbakonam, Madurai, Vellore and Trivandrum.Most of the tourists spots in Kerala And Tamil Nadu are just two to three hours drive from Tirupur viz. Kodaikanal, Ooty, Coonoor, Pollachi Topslip, Neliyampathy, Valparai, Kothagiri and Palani.

Tirupur is well connected by moffusil bus services to Coimbatore, Erode, Mettupalayam, Pollachi, Udumalpet, Bangalore, Mysore, Kollegal, Ooty, Coonoor, Kothagiri, Gudalore, Sathiamangalam, Gobichettipalayam, Chennai, Trichy, Devakkottai, Ariyalur, Tanjore, Nagercoil, Kumbakonam, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Virudhunagar, Theni, Cumbum, Rameswaram, Tiruchendur, Chidambaram, Tiruvannamalai, Hosur, Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Palani, Dharapuram, Karur, Tiruvarur, Kodaikanal, Valparai, Podi, Tirupathy, Vellore, Palghat, Tiruchur, Guruvayur and Ernakulam.

Media and Communication

Leading Tamil, English and other regional languages newspapers are available in Tirupur. English dailies such as, The Hindu, The New Indian Express, Deccan Chronicle and Deccan Herald are available in Tirupur. Tamil dailies such as Thinaththanthi, Dinamalar, Dinakaran, Dinamani and Maalaimalar are also available in Tirupur.

Tirupur falls under Tamilnadu Telecom circle. The city has several Local TV Channels.

List of Mobile networks in Tirupur(Tamil Nadu Circle)

Entertainment

List of Cinema Halls in Tirupur

The following is the list of Cinema halls in Tirupur.

Notes

References

* [http://www.tirupur.mobi Anywhere-Anytime]
* [http://www.tirupurgate.com Tirupur Info pages]
* [http://www.fashionsnew.com No.1 Fashions Portal for future Apperal Designs]
* [http://www.teonline.com Textile Exchange Online]
* [http://www.theknitwear.com/ Knit Wear Marketplace]
* [http://www.indiamart.com Indian Exporter's Directory]
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External links

* [http://www.tea-india.org Tirupur Exporters' Association]
* [http://www.regencygarments.com Regency Garments]
* [http://www.tirupurgate.com Tirupur Info pages]
* [http://www.theknitwear.com/ Knit Wear Marketplace]
* [http://www.indiamart.com Indian Exporter's Directory]
* [http://www.tirupurjobs.net Apparel & Textile Jobs Portal for Tirupur]
* [http://www.whereismyboss.com PGC Infotech's Innovative Job Portal for Global Market first started from Tirupur.]
* [http://www.apparelworld.org Apparelworld.org - B2B Portal for Apparel and Textile World]
* [http://www.tirupur.com Tirupur Yellow Pages]
* [http://www.tirupurchamber.com/ Tiruppur Chamber of Commerce and Industry]
* [http://www.coimbatorecity.com/index.php?/content/view/90/27/ Coimbatore Airport - Flight Timings]
* [http://local.currentsamachar.com/chennai.php Tirupur]
* [http://www.VERSATECHNOLOGIES.com/Tirupur.php VERSATECHNOLOGIES]