Panruti

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Panruti | type = city | latd = 11.77 | longd = 79.55
locator_position = right | state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Cuddalore
leader_title =
leader_name = pachaiappan
MLA =velmurugan
altitude = 32
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 55,400| population_density =
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area_telephone = 04142
postal_code = 607106
vehicle_code_range = TN-31
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Panruti is a town and a municipality and taluk headquarter in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Panruti lies between Cuddalore and Villupuram .

Geography

Panruti is located at coord|11.77|N|79.55|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Panruti.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Panruti] ] . It has an average elevation of 32 metres (104 feet).

The historical Kedilam River passes through the town.

Economy

Panruti produces cashews, jackfruit, and many vegetables. Panruti plays a major role in the cashew export business, exporting to Malaysia, Australia, Singapore, and the United States. It is also a commercial center of Cuddalore district. People from all over Cuddalore district come to Panruti for purchasing groceries and fresh vegetables.more production of jasmine@mullai flowers

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Panruti had a population of 55,400. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Panruti has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 62%. In Panruti, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Education

Schools in Panruti include Govt Boys Higher Secondary School, Subbaraya Chettiyar Girls Higher Secondary School (Govt. aided School), Balavihar Matric. Hr Sec school, John Dewey matric higher secondary school and Seventh Day Hr. Sec school.and small school called manivathiar school A good number of students also go to schools at nearby Cuddalore and Neyveli.

Religion

Kannika parameshwari temple is one of the famous temple in panruti,Thiruvadhigai Veerattaneswarar Temple is located in Thiruvathigai only 2 km from Panruti. This temple is an ancient and famous Shiva temple, where notable saints Thilakavathiyar, Thirunavukkarasar, and Arunagirinathar visited and wrote hymns on the Lord. Panruti has a Vishnu temple, Sara Narayana Perumal, Aranganathar temple is one of the ancient temple located at river side of the thiruvadhigai. The Thiruvaheendirapuram-Devanatha perumal temple, one of the 108 dhiyadesam, is nearby. Padaiveetamman temple, Sri Selva Vinayagar Kovil, One of the famous masque at gandhi road, panruti. In this masque they celebrate Santhana Koodu fesival for three days.

Notable people

1.The former minister of State government of Tamilnadu under Dr. MGR's regime, Mr.Panruti Ramachandran, also known as Panruttiar, was elected to the legislative assembly from this constituency.2. Director Thangarpachan (Director of Alagi,Pallikoodam,Onbathu roopa nootu)3. Film personality Sneha hailed from this town.4. Kaleefa Rahamathullah.5. SENTHILMURUGAN6. panchavaranam, ex chairman of panruti

Politics

Panruti assembly constituency is part of Cuddalore (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 = 2008-10-09
work = Tamil Nadu
publisher = Election Commission of India ]

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