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'''Ariyalur district''' is an administrative [[district]], one of the 38 districts in the [[Indian state|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]] in [[India]]. The district headquarters is located at [[Ariyalur]]. The district encompasses an area of 1,949.31&nbsp;km².
'''Ariyalur district''' is an administrative [[district]], one of the [[Districts of Tamil Nadu|38 districts]] in the [[Indian state|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]] in [[India]]. The district headquarters is located at [[Ariyalur]]. The district encompasses an area of 1,949.31&nbsp;km².


[[Brihadisvara_Temple,_Gangaikonda_Cholapuram|Gangaikonda Cholapuram]], built by King [[Rajendra Chola]]n of [[Chola Empire]], is a [[World Heritage Site|UNESCO World Heritage site]] situated in this district. The district is also known for its rich prehistoric fossils. Many fossils of gigantic molluscs and jawed fishes, at least one fossilized dinosaur egg, and several fragmentary fossils of [[Sauropoda|sauropod]] and [[Theropoda|theropod]] dinosaurs have been discovered here.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/society/history-and-culture/a-trip-through-the-fossil-rich-grounds-of-ariyalur/article26676409.ece|title=A trip through the fossil-rich grounds of Ariyalur in Tamil Nadu|last=Nainar|first=Nahla|date=2019-03-29|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-04-08|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Goswami|first=A.|last2=Prasad|first2=G. V. R.|last3=Verma|first3=O.|last4=Flynn|first4=J. J.|last5=Benson|first5=R. B. J.|date=16 April 2013|title=A troodontid dinosaur from the latest Cretaceous of India|journal=Nature Communications|language=en|volume=4|issue=1|pages=1703|doi=10.1038/ncomms2716|pmid=23591870|issn=2041-1723|doi-access=free}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/from-the-lost-world/article8275784.ece|title=From the lost world|date=2016-02-24|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-03-06}}</ref> An on-site museum is being set up at Keelapazhur to preserve and conserve fossils.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2018/feb/05/with-rare-collection-of-fossils-ariyalur-museum-in-tamil-nadu-nearing-completion-1768475.html.ece|title=With rare collection of fossils, Ariyalur museum in Tamil Nadu nearing completion|date=2018-02-05}}</ref>  Ariyalur is noted for its [[cement]] industries and Jayankondam has huge reserves of [[lignite]].<ref>https://ariyalur.nic.in</ref>
[[Brihadisvara_Temple,_Gangaikonda_Cholapuram|Gangaikonda Cholapuram]], built by King [[Rajendra Chola]]n of [[Chola Empire]], is a [[World Heritage Site|UNESCO World Heritage site]] situated in this district. The district is also known for its rich prehistoric fossils. Many fossils of gigantic molluscs and jawed fishes, at least one fossilized dinosaur egg, and several fragmentary fossils of [[Sauropoda|sauropod]] and [[Theropoda|theropod]] dinosaurs have been discovered here.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/society/history-and-culture/a-trip-through-the-fossil-rich-grounds-of-ariyalur/article26676409.ece|title=A trip through the fossil-rich grounds of Ariyalur in Tamil Nadu|last=Nainar|first=Nahla|date=2019-03-29|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-04-08|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Goswami|first1=A.|last2=Prasad|first2=G. V. R.|last3=Verma|first3=O.|last4=Flynn|first4=J. J.|last5=Benson|first5=R. B. J.|date=16 April 2013|title=A troodontid dinosaur from the latest Cretaceous of India|journal=Nature Communications|language=en|volume=4|issue=1|pages=1703|doi=10.1038/ncomms2716|pmid=23591870|bibcode=2013NatCo...4.1703G|issn=2041-1723|doi-access=free}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/from-the-lost-world/article8275784.ece|title=From the lost world|date=2016-02-24|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-03-06}}</ref> An on-site museum is being set up at Keelapazhur to preserve and conserve fossils.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2018/feb/05/with-rare-collection-of-fossils-ariyalur-museum-in-tamil-nadu-nearing-completion-1768475.html.ece|title=With rare collection of fossils, Ariyalur museum in Tamil Nadu nearing completion|date=2018-02-05}}</ref>  Ariyalur is noted for its [[cement]] industries and Jayankondam has huge reserves of [[lignite]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ariyalur.nic.in |title=Ariyalur district |date= |website=ariyalur.nic.in}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Ariyalur district was carved out of Perambalur district on 1 January 2001. But, it was merged with [[Perambalur district]] on 31 March 2002. Ariyalur district was re-carved on 23 November 2007. The district is bordered by the districts of Cuddalore to the north and north-east, [[Nagapattinam]] to the east, Thanjavur to the south and south-east, Tiruchirapalli to the south-west and Perambalur to the west.{{fact|date=July 2020}}


==Important Places==
In 1995, Tiruchirappalli was trifurcated and the Perambalur and Karur districts were formed. Ariyalur district was carved out of Perambalur district on 1 January 2001. But, it was merged with [[Perambalur district]] on 31 March 2002. Ariyalur district was re-carved on 23 November 2007. The district is bordered by the districts of [[Cuddalore]] to the north and north-east, [[Nagapattinam]] to the east, Thanjavur to the south and south-east, Tiruchirapalli to the south-west and Perambalur to the west.{{fact|date=July 2020}}
 
==Important places==
* [[ Gangaikonda_Cholapuram|Gangaikonda Cholapuram]]
* [[ Gangaikonda_Cholapuram|Gangaikonda Cholapuram]]
* [[Kallathur]]
* [[Kallathur]]
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}}</ref> This gives it a ranking of 491 in India (out of a total of 640).<ref name=districtcensus/> The district has a population density of {{convert| 387 |PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}} .<ref name=districtcensus/> Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 8.19%.<ref name=districtcensus/> Ariyalur has a [[sex ratio]] of 1016 females for every 1000 males,<ref name=districtcensus/> and a literacy rate of 71.99%.<ref name=districtcensus/> Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 23.3% and 1.4% of the population, respectively. As of 2011 it is the third least populous district of Tamil Nadu (out of 32), after [[Perambalur district|Perambalur]] and [[Nilgiris district|Nilgiris]].<ref name="districtcensus">{{cite web | url = http://www.census2011.co.in/district.php | title = District Census 2011 | access-date = 2011-09-30 | year = 2011 | publisher = Census2011.co.in}}</ref> [[Jayankondam]] is the most populated town in Ariyalur district.{{historical populations|11=1901|12=2,71,501|13=1911|14=2,94,621|15=1921|16=3,06,764|17=1931|18=3,08,837|19=1941|20=3,48,381|21=1951|22=3,98,231|23=1961|24=4,37,692|25=1971|26=5,13,704|27=1981|28=5,72,498|29=1991|30=6,36,381|31=2001|32=6,95,524|33=2011|34=7,54,894|percentages=pagr|footnote=source:<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/A2_Data_Table.html Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901]</ref>|align=middle}}
}}</ref> This gives it a ranking of 491 in India (out of a total of 640).<ref name=districtcensus/> The district has a population density of {{convert| 387 |PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}} .<ref name=districtcensus/> Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 8.19%.<ref name=districtcensus/> Ariyalur has a [[sex ratio]] of 1016 females for every 1000 males,<ref name=districtcensus/> and a literacy rate of 71.99%.<ref name=districtcensus/> Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 23.3% and 1.4% of the population, respectively. As of 2011 it is the third least populous district of Tamil Nadu (out of 32), after [[Perambalur district|Perambalur]] and [[Nilgiris district|Nilgiris]].<ref name="districtcensus">{{cite web | url = http://www.census2011.co.in/district.php | title = District Census 2011 | access-date = 2011-09-30 | year = 2011 | publisher = Census2011.co.in}}</ref> [[Jayankondam]] is the most populated town in Ariyalur district.{{historical populations|11=1901|12=2,71,501|13=1911|14=2,94,621|15=1921|16=3,06,764|17=1931|18=3,08,837|19=1941|20=3,48,381|21=1951|22=3,98,231|23=1961|24=4,37,692|25=1971|26=5,13,704|27=1981|28=5,72,498|29=1991|30=6,36,381|31=2001|32=6,95,524|33=2011|34=7,54,894|percentages=pagr|footnote=source:<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/A2_Data_Table.html Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901]</ref>|align=middle}}
{{Pie chart
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|caption = '''Religions in Ariyalur District'''
|label1 = [[Hinduism]]
|value1 = 93.84
|color1 = Orange
|label2 = [[Christianity]]
|value2 = 4.95
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|label3 = [[Islam]]
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}}


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 09:32, 26 May 2022

This article is about the district. For its eponymous headquarters, see Ariyalur. For other uses, see Ariyalur (disambiguation).
Ariyalur District
District of Tamil Nadu
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10th Century Chola monuments at Gangaikonda Cholapuram
Nickname: 
Cement city
Coordinates: 11°08′13″N 79°04′33″E / 11.13704°N 79.075821°E / 11.13704; 79.075821
Country India
StateFile:TamilNadu Logo.svg Tamil Nadu
HeadquartersAriyalur
TaluksAriyalur,

Sendurai,

Udayarpalayam,

Andimadam
Government
 • District CollectorP. Ramana Saraswathi, IAS[1]
 • Superintendent of PoliceV. R. Srinivasan, IPS
Area
 • Total1,949.31 km2 (752.63 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total754,894
 • Density390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationTN 61
Websitewww.ariyalur.tn.nic.in

Ariyalur district is an administrative district, one of the 38 districts in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. The district headquarters is located at Ariyalur. The district encompasses an area of 1,949.31 km².

Gangaikonda Cholapuram, built by King Rajendra Cholan of Chola Empire, is a UNESCO World Heritage site situated in this district. The district is also known for its rich prehistoric fossils. Many fossils of gigantic molluscs and jawed fishes, at least one fossilized dinosaur egg, and several fragmentary fossils of sauropod and theropod dinosaurs have been discovered here.[3][4][5] An on-site museum is being set up at Keelapazhur to preserve and conserve fossils.[6] Ariyalur is noted for its cement industries and Jayankondam has huge reserves of lignite.[7]

History[edit | edit source]

In 1995, Tiruchirappalli was trifurcated and the Perambalur and Karur districts were formed. Ariyalur district was carved out of Perambalur district on 1 January 2001. But, it was merged with Perambalur district on 31 March 2002. Ariyalur district was re-carved on 23 November 2007. The district is bordered by the districts of Cuddalore to the north and north-east, Nagapattinam to the east, Thanjavur to the south and south-east, Tiruchirapalli to the south-west and Perambalur to the west.[citation needed]

Important places[edit | edit source]

Brihadeeswarar Temple, Gangaikondacholapuram[edit | edit source]

Brihadisvara Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva in Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Jayankondam, in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Completed in 1035 AD by Rajendra Chola I as a part of his new capital, this Chola dynasty era temple is similar in design, and has a similar name, as the older 11th century, Brihadeeswarar Temple about 70 km (43 mi) to the southwest in Thanjavur. The Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple is smaller yet more refined than the Thanjavur Temple. Both are among the largest Shiva temples in South India and examples of Dravidian style temples.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

According to the 2011 census, Ariyalur district has a population of 754,894,[9] roughly equal to the nation of Guyana[10] or the US state of Alaska.[11] This gives it a ranking of 491 in India (out of a total of 640).[9] The district has a population density of 387 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,000/sq mi) .[9] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 8.19%.[9] Ariyalur has a sex ratio of 1016 females for every 1000 males,[9] and a literacy rate of 71.99%.[9] Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 23.3% and 1.4% of the population, respectively. As of 2011 it is the third least populous district of Tamil Nadu (out of 32), after Perambalur and Nilgiris.[9] Jayankondam is the most populated town in Ariyalur district.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1901271,501—    
1911294,621+0.82%
1921306,764+0.40%
1931308,837+0.07%
1941348,381+1.21%
1951398,231+1.35%
1961437,692+0.95%
1971513,704+1.61%
1981572,498+1.09%
1991636,381+1.06%
2001695,524+0.89%
2011754,894+0.82%
source:[12]

Religions in Ariyalur District

  Hinduism (93.84%)
  Christianity (4.95%)
  Islam (1.05%)
  Other (0.16%)

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "New Collector takes charge in Ariyalur". The Hindu. 13 July 2017 – via www.thehindu.com.
  2. ↑ "2011 Census of India" (Excel). Indian government. 16 April 2011.
  3. ↑ Nainar, Nahla (29 March 2019). "A trip through the fossil-rich grounds of Ariyalur in Tamil Nadu". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
  4. ↑ Goswami, A.; Prasad, G. V. R.; Verma, O.; Flynn, J. J.; Benson, R. B. J. (16 April 2013). "A troodontid dinosaur from the latest Cretaceous of India". Nature Communications. 4 (1): 1703. Bibcode:2013NatCo...4.1703G. doi:10.1038/ncomms2716. ISSN 2041-1723. PMID 23591870.
  5. ↑ "From the lost world". The Hindu. 24 February 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
  6. ↑ "With rare collection of fossils, Ariyalur museum in Tamil Nadu nearing completion". 5 February 2018.
  7. ↑ "Ariyalur district". ariyalur.nic.in.
  8. ↑ "Places of Interest | Ariyalur District, Government of Tamil Nadu | Land of Cements". Retrieved 8 April 2019.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 "District Census 2011". Census2011.co.in. 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
  10. ↑ US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison:Population". Retrieved 1 October 2011. Guyana 744,768
  11. ↑ "2010 Resident Population Data". U. S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2011. Alaska 710,231
  12. ↑ Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901

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