Country India District Karur PIN 639114 Elevation 106 m Local time Thursday 7:47 AM | State Tamil Nadu Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Telephone code 04324 Population 10,845 (2001) Area code 04324 | |
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Weather 28°C, Wind N at 3 km/h, 75% Humidity | ||
Puliyur is a panchayat town in Karur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
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Map of Puliyur, Tamil Nadu 622504
Geography
Puliyur is located at 10.63°N 78.83°E / 10.63; 78.83. It has an average elevation of 106 metres (347 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Puliyur had a population of 10,845. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Puliyur has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 59%. In Puliyur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Temple
A 600-year-old temple of Varadharaja Perumal in the village in Kovil Palayam in Puliyur was renovated with the help of well wishers and co-operation of villagers under the guidance of technical experts on Archeology. The Kumbhabishekam of the temple was held on 7 June 2010.
Industries
Chettinad Cement Corporation Ltd has a Cement plant in Puliyur, established in 1961, majority of the populace is from the township of the company. A modern residential school and engineering college are being run by the company.