Kannanurpalayam, also known as Kannanur or simply K.Palayam, is a small village in Thuraiyur, Tiruchirapalli District, Tamil Nadu, India. It has a population of nearly 5,000 people.
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Location
Kannanurpalayam is situated on the banks of the Ayyaru or Alyaru River. The Ayyaru starts in the Kolli hills. Kannanurpalayam is surrounded by Kannanur, Velayadhum Palayam, Thevarappam Patti, and Ponnusangam Patti.
Economy
The main industry of Kannanur is agriculture. The Alyar or Ayyaru river aids in irrigation. There are also drivers, engineers, doctors, teachers, and privately owned businesses.
Education
Kannanur Palayam has an education ratio of 70%. The Government School in Kannanurpalayam offers education up to 8th standard.
Colleges
Imayam College of Arts & Science, Kannanur. Jayaram College of Engineering,Thuraiyur.
Culture
The Kannanurpalayam Cricket Team is one of the strongest team among the other villages in Thuraiur taluk.
Festivals are celebrated frequently throughout the year. In January they celebrate Pongal, in March they celebrate Kaman Festival, and in April or May, they celebrate Mariyamman Thiruvila.