PIN 639201 Elevation 174 m Local time Tuesday 11:09 AM | Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Telephone code 04320 Population 11,273 (2001) Area code 04320 | |
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Weather 30°C, Wind NE at 10 km/h, 44% Humidity | ||
Aravakurichi (Tamil: அரவக்குறிச்சி) is a panchayat town and a Taluk headquarters in Karur district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Aravakurichi is also a taluk. Aravakurichi is well known in Tamil Nadu as a major market for Moringa oleifera vegetable (commonly known as Drumstick).
Contents
- Map of Aravakurichi Tamil Nadu 639201
- Geography
- Demographics
- Economy
- Location
- Transport
- Politics
- Famous Personality
- Education
- Church
- Temples
- Masjid Pallivasal
- Rivers
- How to reach
- References
Map of Aravakurichi, Tamil Nadu 639201
Geography
Aravakurichi is located at 10.77°N 77.92°E / 10.77; 77.92. and has an average elevation of 174 m (571 ft). The town is located off the Varnasi - Kanyakumari National Highway 7 (India). The time zone is IST (UTC+5:30).
Demographics
According to the 2001 India census, Aravakurichi is a taluk that has a population of 11,273. 50% of the population is male, and 50% is female. 55% of men are literate, compared to 45% of women. 9% of people are under the age of 6. The official language is Tamil
Economy
Aravakurichi is an agricultural marketplace and Taluk headquarters. Aravakurichi is India's major market for Moringa oleifera (a vegetable also known as "drumstick"). Aravakurichi is also a centre for agricultural motors, pumps, equipment and spares.
Location
Aravakurichi is also a major lorry-stop for drivers on National Highway 7, a highway which connects Hyderabad, Bangalore, Salem, Madurai and Kanniyakumari. Aravakurichi was part of old Tiruchirappalli District and until the 80s and now become the major area of Karur district. Aravakurichi was the confluence point for the three major undivided districts Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore and Madurai during before independence.
Transport
Aravakurichi is well connected with major cities like karur, Dindigul, Tirupur, Coimbatore, Erode, Trichy, Salem, Madurai and Chennai. It have a bus stand in town and the region has a Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation bus depot also.
Politics
Aravakurichi (State Assembly Constituency) is part of Karur (Lok Sabha constituency).