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'''Vettaikaranpudur''' is a [[panchayat town]] in [[Coimbatore district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is located {{convert|16|km}} from [[Pollachi]] on the way to [[Topslip]]. The village has a population of 17,392 as per 2011 census and the economy is dependent on agriculture with major crops being rice, sugarcane and [[coconut]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/804008-vettaikaranpudur-tamil-nadu.html|title=Vettaikaranpudur|publisher=Census 2011|access-date=22 April 2016}}</ref> Administration of the village is through the Panchayat with education provided by a primary school and a high school. Temple and Samadhi of saint Alukku Sidhar is located in this village<ref>{{cite web|url=http://azhukkusiddhar.com/|title=Azhukku Siddhar- Pollachi|website=AzhukkuSiddhar.com|access-date=16 November 2017}}</ref> The village and its surrounding areas have recently become tourist spots with many resorts in and around the village. The famous temple of [[Masaniamman]] is located in [[Anaimalai]] which is 2 km from the village. The place is famous for the rekla race (bullock race), goat fights and [[horse races]] which form an integral part of the heritage and culture. The agriculture is predominantly focused on [[coconut]] plantations with intercrops in [[Cocoa bean|cocoa]], [[Areca nut|betel nuts]] and [[nutmeg]] plants. This place is mainly dependent on [[southwest monsoon]] with [[northeast monsoon]] lasting for three to four months. The dams around the village include the [[Parambikulam dam]], [[Aliyar dam]] and [[Thirumoorthy dam]] providing canals for irrigation. | '''Vettaikaranpudur''' is a [[panchayat town]] in [[Coimbatore district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is located {{convert|16|km}} from [[Pollachi]] on the way to [[Topslip]]. The village has a population of 17,392 as per 2011 census and the economy is dependent on agriculture with major crops being rice, sugarcane and [[coconut]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/804008-vettaikaranpudur-tamil-nadu.html|title=Vettaikaranpudur|publisher=Census 2011|access-date=22 April 2016}}</ref> Administration of the village is through the Panchayat with education provided by a primary school and a high school. Temple and Samadhi of saint Alukku Sidhar is located in this village<ref>{{cite web|url=http://azhukkusiddhar.com/|title=Azhukku Siddhar- Pollachi|website=AzhukkuSiddhar.com|access-date=16 November 2017}}</ref> The village and its surrounding areas have recently become tourist spots with many resorts in and around the village. The famous temple of [[Masaniamman]] is located in [[Anaimalai]] which is 2 km from the village. The place is famous for the rekla race (bullock race), goat fights and [[horse races]] which form an integral part of the heritage and culture. The agriculture is predominantly focused on [[coconut]] plantations with intercrops in [[Cocoa bean|cocoa]], [[Areca nut|betel nuts]] and [[nutmeg]] plants. This place is mainly dependent on [[southwest monsoon]] with [[northeast monsoon]] lasting for three to four months. The dams around the village include the [[Parambikulam dam]], [[Aliyar dam]] and [[Thirumoorthy dam]] providing canals for irrigation. | ||
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Vettaikaranpudur | |
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Town | |
  Vettaikaranpudur Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°34′00″N 76°56′00″E / 10.5667°N 76.9333°ECoordinates: 10°34′00″N 76°56′00″E / 10.5667°N 76.9333°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Coimbatore |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 17,392 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vettaikaranpudur is a panchayat town in Coimbatore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from Pollachi on the way to Topslip. The village has a population of 17,392 as per 2011 census and the economy is dependent on agriculture with major crops being rice, sugarcane and coconut.[1] Administration of the village is through the Panchayat with education provided by a primary school and a high school. Temple and Samadhi of saint Alukku Sidhar is located in this village[2] The village and its surrounding areas have recently become tourist spots with many resorts in and around the village. The famous temple of Masaniamman is located in Anaimalai which is 2 km from the village. The place is famous for the rekla race (bullock race), goat fights and horse races which form an integral part of the heritage and culture. The agriculture is predominantly focused on coconut plantations with intercrops in cocoa, betel nuts and nutmeg plants. This place is mainly dependent on southwest monsoon with northeast monsoon lasting for three to four months. The dams around the village include the Parambikulam dam, Aliyar dam and Thirumoorthy dam providing canals for irrigation.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Vettaikaranpudur". Census 2011. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
- ↑ "Azhukku Siddhar- Pollachi". AzhukkuSiddhar.com. Retrieved 16 November 2017.