Perur
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Perur பேரூர் |
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Vimahana of Patteeshwarar temple
Vimahana of Patteeshwarar temple
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Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
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Country | India |
State | Tamil Nadu |
District | Coimbatore |
Elevation | 418 m (1,371 ft) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 7,937 |
Languages | |
• Official | Tamil |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Vehicle registration | TN-99 |
Perur is a neighbourhood located on western side of Coimbatore in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It has famous Siva Temple, Patteeswarar.
Geography
Perur is situated about 7 km from Coimbatore City Railway station and 25 km from Coimbatore Airport. The area is mostly agricultural. Predominantly Cash crops like coconut, banana are grown in Perur .
Etymology
According to the Tamil Nadu, Senthandivakaram any place which has more than 500 families will be considered as Perur.[1] So in ancient times this must be a fertile land and populated area.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Perur had a population of 7937. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Perur has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 61%. In Perur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Politics
Perur assembly constituency is part of Coimbatore (Lok Sabha constituency).[3]
Religious importance
Perur is very famous for its very old Perur Pateeswarar Temple. The temple was built by Karikala cholan.[4] Other than this temple there are numerous other temples and many wedding halls. Just 500 m away from the main temple is the bank of Noyyal river. People arrive here round the year to perform the rituals of deceased people
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