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Encyclopedia > Erode District
Erode district in Tamil Nadu, India
Erode district in Tamil Nadu, India
Turmeric powder, used extensively in Indian cuisine, finds an important market centre in Erode District
Turmeric powder, used extensively in Indian cuisine, finds an important market centre in Erode District

Erode District (Tamil: ஈரோடு மாவட்டம்) is a northern district of the state of Tamil Nadu, South India, with Erode as its headquarters. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 483 × 599 pixelsFull resolution‎ (596 × 739 pixels, file size: 20 KB, MIME type: image/gif) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 483 × 599 pixelsFull resolution‎ (596 × 739 pixels, file size: 20 KB, MIME type: image/gif) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 533 pixelsFull resolution (2048 × 1365 pixel, file size: 352 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 533 pixelsFull resolution (2048 × 1365 pixel, file size: 352 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation... Tamil ( ; IPA ) is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamils in India and Sri Lanka, with smaller communities of speakers in many other countries. ... The state of Tamil Nadu, in southeastern India is divided into 30 districts. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ... The geographical south of India includes all Indian territory below the 20th parallel. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...


Until the year 1996, Erode district was named as Periyar District. Erode District was a part of Coimbatore district until Coimbatore was bifurcated on August 31, 1979. It is also the home of social reformer Periyar (E.V. Ramasamy) and mathematician Ramanujan. is the 243rd day of the year (244th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... E.V.Ramasami (September 17, 1879–December 24, 1973), also known as Periyar, EVR, Thanthai Periyar, or Periyar Ramasami, was a well-known rationalist, atheist,freedom-fighter, activist, founder of Dravidar Kazhagam and founder of the Self-respect Movement in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ... Ramanujan Srinivasa Aiyangar Ramanujan (Tamil: ஸ்ரீனிவாஸ ஐயங்கார் ராமானுஜன்) (December 22, 1887 – April 26, 1920) was a groundbreaking Indian mathematician. ...


Erode district had a population of 2,581,500 as of 2001. It is 46.25% urbanised as per Census 2001.[1] The district has a literacy rate of 75.51% and is on the rise. Literacy is the ability to use text to communicate across space and time. ...

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Geography

Typical streetlife in Erode, capital of Erode district.

The district is bounded by Karnataka to the north, and by Kaveri River to the east. Across the Kaveri lies Salem, Namakkal and Karur districts. Dindigul District lies immediately to the south, and Coimbatore and The Nilgiris districts lie to the west. Erode District is landlocked and is situated at between 10 36” and 11 58” north latitude and between 76 49” and 77 58” east longitude. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 590 pixelsFull resolution‎ (954 × 704 pixels, file size: 449 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) By frankh at http://flickr. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 590 pixelsFull resolution‎ (954 × 704 pixels, file size: 449 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) By frankh at http://flickr. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about the Indian region. ... This article is about a river. ... Salem District Salem District is a district of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. ... Namakkal district, headquartered at Namakkal is one of the 30 administrative districts of Tamil Nadu state in South India. ... Karur District is located along the Kaveri river in Tamil Nadu India. ... Dindigul district is an administrative region in the south of Tamil Nadu, India. ... Coimbatore District A typical farm in Coimbatore District in Tamil Nadu Coimbatore District is one of the most affluent and industrially advanced districts of Tamil Nadu. ... Map of The Nilgiris district The Nilgiris or Blue Mountains, often called The Queen of Hills are a range of mountains and a district in the south-Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. ... A landlocked country is one that has no coastline. ...


The district comprises a long undulating plain, sloping gently towards the Kaveri river in the south-east. Three major tributaries of river Kaveri, the Bhavani, Noyyal and Amaravati, drain the long stretch of mountains in the north. Other significant rivers are Palar in the north and Vatamalaikarai odai and Uppar rivers in the south. The Palar constitutes the boundary between Erode district and Karnataka in the north. The Bhavanisagar main canal along with these rivers provide proper drainage and facilities for assured irrigation in the district. The Bhavani is a river of southern India, a tributary of the Kaveri. ... The Noyyal rises from the Vellingiri hills in the Western Ghats and covers a total area of 3,500 km² (1351 mi²), the basin is 180 km (112 mi) long and 25 km (16 mi) wide. ... The Amaravati River is a tributary of Kaveri River in southern India. ... The Palar is a river of southern India. ... Bhavanisagar is a panchayat town in Erode district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. ...


Bhavani River

Main article: Bhavani River

Bhavani rises in the Western Ghats of Silent Valley National Park in Palakkad District of Kerala. It receives the Siruvani River which has the second tastiest water in the world, a perennial stream of Coimbatore District, and gets reinforced by the Kundah river before entering Erode District in Sathyamangalam. Bhavani is more or less a perennial river fed mostly by the southwest monsoon. The northeast monsoon also supplements its water resources. This river runs for over hundred miles through Erode District, traversing Bhavani and Gobichettipalayam taluks. It feeds the Bhavanisagar reservoir, which takes an easterly course after Sathyamangalam taluk. Between Sathyamangalam and Gobichettipaalayam lies the Kodivery dam, a mini dam constructed for agricultural purposes. Then it flows through Gobichettipalayam and Bhavani taluks before it ultimately joins Kaveri on the border of the Salem District. The place where Bhavani joins with river Kaveri is famous for Sangameshwara Temple of Lord Shiva, where according to the Hindu customs people perform the last rights for deceased near and dears. The Bhavani is a river of southern India, a tributary of the Kaveri. ... Silent Valley National Park is a National Park in Palakkad district, Kerala, India. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... Sathyamangalam or Satyamangalam is a town in Tamil Nadu state of southern India. ... A perennial stream or perennial river is a stream or river that flows continuously all year round. ... , Gobi Or Gobichettipalayam (often simply called Gobi) is a semi-rural community in the Erode District of Tamil Nadu state, India. ... This article is about the Hindu God. ... This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ...


Kaveri River

Main article: Kaveri River

Kaveri rises in the Western Ghats of Kodagu (Coorg) District, in Karnataka, and is joined by many small tributaries. It runs eastward through Karnataka, and at Hogenakal fall takes a sharp turn, east to south. Before reaching this point, it is joined by its main tributary, the Kabini River. From here it runs towards the southeast, forming the boundary between Bhavani Taluk of Erode District and Tiruchengode Taluk of the neighbouring Namakkal District. The Bhavani River joins the Kaveri at the town of Bhavani. This article is about a river. ... Location of the Kodagu district with respect to the other districts of Karnataka. ... The Kabini or Kabani is a river of southern India. ... , Tiruchengode is a city and municipality located in the modern day Namakkal District, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ... , Namakkal (Tamil: நாமக்கல்) is a city and a municipality in Namakkal district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ...


Noyyal River

Main article: Noyyal River

Noyyal river is noted for its capricious nature. This is fed mostly by the southwest monsoon but the northeast monsoon brings freshes, and this very often results in floods. In spite of its unpredictable character, the river helps to irrigate considerable areas in Palladam taluk of Coimbatore District and Kangeyam taluk of Erode District. The Noyyal River rises from the Vellingiri hills in the Western Ghats in TamilNadu, southeastern India and drains into the Kaveri River. ... , Palladam is a municipality in Coimbatore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ... , Kangeyam is a panchayat town in Erode district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ...


Amaravati River

Main article: Amaravati River

Amaravati river rises in the Travancore region of Kerala, and enters Erode District from Udumalaippettai taluk in Coimbatore District. The river flows through Dharapuram and Kangeyam taluk before it joins Kaveri in Karur District. The Amaravati River is a tributary of Kaveri River in southern India. ... Flag for former princely state of Travancore Travancore or Thiruvithaamkoor (Malayalam: തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാംകൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാങ്കോട് []) was a princely state in India with its capital at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). ... Karur (Tamil : கரூர் ) is a town and a municipality in Karur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ...


Climate

Gobichettipalayam Paddy Fields
Gobichettipalayam Paddy Fields

The climate is dry and characterised by scanty rainfall. The maximum rainfall is recorded in Gobichettipalayam and Bhavani taluks. Unlike nearby Coimbatore district, Erode District has dry weather throughout the year except during the monsoons. The Palghat Gap in Western Ghats, which has a moderating effect on the climate of Coimbatore district, does not help in bringing down the dry climate in this area. The cool moist wind that gushes out of the west coast through Palghat gap loses its coolness and becomes dry by the time it crosses Coimbatore district and reaches Erode. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2592x1944, 1051 KB) Summary Shot by Self Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2592x1944, 1051 KB) Summary Shot by Self Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... , Gobi Or Gobichettipalayam (often simply called Gobi) is a semi-rural community in the Erode District of Tamil Nadu state, India. ... Bhavani is a town in Erode District of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. ... A Tehsil is an administrative subdivision or tier of local government in some South Asian countries. ... Coimbatore District A typical farm in Coimbatore District in Tamil Nadu Coimbatore District is one of the most affluent and industrially advanced districts of Tamil Nadu. ... A monsoon is a periodic wind, especially in the Indian Ocean and southern Asia. ... The Palakkad Gap is a low pass through the Western Ghats ranges of southern India, linking Palakkad District of Kerala state with Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu. ... The Agasthiyamalai range of the Western Ghats The Western Ghats are a mountain range in India. ...


Generally the first two months of the year are pleasant, but in March the temperature begins to rise, which persists till the end of May. The highest temperatures are normally recorded during May. The scanty showers during this period do not provide much relief from the oppressive heat. However there is a slight improvement in the climate during the June-August period. During the pre-monsoon period, the temperature reverses its trend. By September the sky gets heavily overcast, although the rains are meagre. The northeast monsoon sets in vigorously only during October-November, and by December the rains disappear, rendering the climate clear but pleasant.


Administration

Erode District consists of 7 Taluks

Erode District consists of 5 Municipalities Tulja Bhavani of Tuljapur Bhavani is a ferocious aspect of Hindu goddess Shakti or Devi. ... Dharapuram is a city and a municipality in Erode district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... , Gobi Or Gobichettipalayam (often simply called Gobi) is a semi-rural community in the Erode District of Tamil Nadu state, India. ... , Kangeyam is a panchayat town in Erode district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ... Perundurai is a taluk of Erode District, Tamil Nadu state, India. ...

  • Bhavani
  • Dharapuram
  • Erode
  • Gobichettipalayam
  • Sathyamangalam


Erode District consists of 11 Assembly Constituencies Tulja Bhavani of Tuljapur Bhavani is a ferocious aspect of Hindu goddess Shakti or Devi. ...

  • Erode
  • Bhavani
  • Anthiyur
  • Gobichettipalayam
  • Sathyamangalam
  • Bhavani Sagar
  • Perundurai
  • Kangeyam
  • Modakkuruchi
  • VellaKoil
  • Dharapuram

Economy

Fabrics, like rugs, made in Erode are famous in India.

Erode District is an important market centre for Turmeric, a spice commonly used in curries. Turmeric is also used as a fabric dye. This turmeric is collected from Erode District and from adjoining districts of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, including Mysore. Other specialities include Uthukuli butter and Kangayam bulls. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Carpet is a general term given to any loom-woven or felted textile and to grass floor coverings. ... Binomial name Linnaeus Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae which is native to tropical South Asia. ... For other uses, see Spice (disambiguation). ... This article is about the dish. ... Look up dye in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... , For other uses, see Mysore (disambiguation). ...



Erode is well known for handloom, powerloom textile products and readymade garments and hence called the powerloom city of India. Products such as cotton sarees, bed spreads, carpets, lungies, printed fabrics, towels, dhotis are marketed here. In mid-2005, Bhavani Jamakkalam (Bhavani Bedsheets) was registered as a Geographical Indication by the Government of India. A Turkish woman in Konya works at a traditional loom. ... For other uses, see Cotton (disambiguation). ... Sari has two meanings: name of an Indian garment worn by women. ... Carpet is a general term given to any loom-woven or felted textile and to grass floor coverings. ... A boy in a village of Narail, Bangladesh wearing a lungi with single knot. ... A beach towel in use A towel is a piece of absorbent fabric whose chief use is for drying objects, by drawing moisture (usually water) from the object, into the fabric, through direct contact, with either a blotting or rubbing motion. ... Similar to sarongs, dhotis are commonly worn with western-style oxford shirts by the men of South India. ...


Agriculture

Agriculture is the most important income source of this district. Paddy, Banana, Groundnut, Cotton and Sugarcane are some of the agricultural products. In Sathyamangalam Taluk, Flowriculture is an important source of income. With 43% share, the district is the top turmeric producer in Tamil Nadu.[1] Binomial name Linnaeus Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae which is native to tropical South Asia. ...


Transportation

Erode railway junction.

The transportation system in the district is well developed. Erode, being one of the prominent trading centres in the state, is well connected with all modern means of transport except air transport. The district is accessible by both road and rail from the state capital Chennai and other district headquarters. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 415 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (418 × 604 pixels, file size: 164 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) By frankh at http://flickr. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 415 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (418 × 604 pixels, file size: 164 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) By frankh at http://flickr. ... Madras redirects here. ...

  • Rail Transport: Erode is an important railway junction with lines coming from the west coast and the district has thirteen railway stations including,
  • Uthukuli Panchayat Union (1)
  • Chennimalai Panchayat Union (3)
  • Modakurichi Panchayat Union (3)
  • Kodumudi Panchayat Union (6)
  • Road Transport: Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation is headquartered at Erode. A nnumber of inter-district bus routes operated by the Corporation link Erode with other prominent places in and out of the district.
  • Nearest Airport: Peelamedu airport at Coimbatore, which is 90 kilo meters (56 miles) by road
  • Other modes: Navigable waterways are available at five places in the district.

A waterway is any navigable body of water. ...

Communication

The district is also served by an extensive Postal, Telegraph and Telephone networks. It is connected to the rest of the state by subscriber trunk dialing system (STD). The telephone network within the city is also expanding rapidly. Subscriber trunk dialling (STD) (also known as subscriber toll dialling) is a term for the UK telephone system allowing subscribers to dial trunk calls without operator assistance. ...

  • Postal Divisions : 4 (Erode, Tiruppur, Pollachi and Dharapuram)
  • Head Post offices : 4
  • HSGT Category : 2 (Erode and Bhavani)
  • HSG II Category : 2 (Gobichettipalayam and Dharapuram)
  • Other Post offices : 319 (including extra departmental sub-post offices and telegraph offices)
  • Post and Telegraph offices : 144
  • Post offices with phone facilities : 144

Education

Erode has several facilities for higher education including a Medical College, nine Engineering colleges along with 18 Arts and Science Colleges.


Engineering Colleges

To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Institute of Road and Transport Technology is a premier engineering institution located in Erode, India, run by the Transport Department of the Government of Tamilnadu and is listed under category I colleges by the Directorate of Technical Education. ... The current version of the article or section reads like an advertisement. ...

Medical Colleges

  • Perundurai Medical College

Pharmacy Colleges

  • Erode College of Pharmacy, Erode
  • Coimbatore College of Pharmacy
  • K.M.R College of Pharmacy
  • Nanda College of Pharmacy
  • Shoba College of Pharmacy

Arts and Science

  • Adharsh Vidhyalaya Arts & Science College
  • Bharathithasan College of Arts and Science
  • Bishop Arts and Science College, Dharapuram
  • Cheran's Arts and Science College
  • Chikkaiye Naiyakar College
  • Erode Arts College
  • Erode Arts College for Women
  • Gobi Arts and Science College Gobichettipalayam
  • Kamadenu Arts and Science College, Sathyamangalam
  • Karuppannan Mariappan College
  • Kongu Arts and Science College
  • Maharaja College for Women
  • Maharani Arts and Science College for Women, Dharapuram
  • Nandha Arts and Science College
  • Navarasam arts and science college for Women
  • P.K.R Arts and Science colloge for Women,Gobichettipalayam
  • Saradha Arts & Science college,Gobichettipalayam
  • Sree Amman arts and science college
  • Sri Vasavi College
  • Vellalar College of Ats and Science for Women
  • Vellakoil Arts and Science College Vellakoil

Schools

  • Ammaniammal Educational Trust(AET School), Perunduai road, Erode
  • Sengunthar Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Erode
  • Kongu vellalar Matriculation Higher secondary school, Perundurai
  • Sri Raja Rajeswari Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Kangeyam-638701
  • Railway Colony Municipal Higher Secondary School,Erode
  • Adharsh Vidhyalaya Higher Secondary School, Anthiyur
  • Al-Ameen Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Karungalpalayam, Erode
  • Amala Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Gobi
  • Bharathi Vidya Bhavan Matric Hr. Sec. School, Thindal, Erode
  • Carmel Higher Secondary School, Erode
  • Christhu Jyothi Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Erode
  • Erode Hindu Kalvi Nilayam, Sathyamangalam Road, Erode
  • Good Shepard Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Anthiyur
  • Government Higher Secondary School for Girls, Sathyamangalam
  • Government Higher Secondary School,Vellode
  • Ideal Higher Secondary School, Anthiyur
  • Kalaimagal Kalvi Nilayam, Erode
  • Navarasam Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Palliyuthu, Erode
  • Palaniyammal Girls Higher Secondary School, Gobi
  • Rajendhran Matric Higher secondary School, Vadugapatti
  • SARU Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Sathyamangalam
  • Saratha Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Gobichettipalayam
  • Sri Raghavendra Institutions, Karattur, Sathyamangalam
  • Viswesraya Higher Secondary School, Anthiyur
  • Vivekananda Higher Secondary School, Anthiyur
  • Kongu Matriculation School,Solangapalyam - 638 154 .0424-2351309.
  • Kongu Matriculation School,Kangayam
  • SSV (Sri Sankara Vidyasala) Matriculation and Higher Secondary School, Sivagiri

VMCDVHSS Thayampalayam-638710 ==References==

  1. ^ Census 2001

See also

Aapakudal (Tamil: ஆப்பக்கூடல்) is one of the thriving industrial centres in the district of Erode, located in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ...

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