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| name                           = Vadalur
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Cuddalore district|Cuddalore]]
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| established_title = <!-- Established -->
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| government_type   = 2nd-Grade Municipality
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| governing_body     = Vadalur Municipality
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| unit_pref         = Square kilometres
| governing_body                 = Vadalur Municipality
| area_footnotes     =  
| unit_pref                       = Square Kilometres
| area_rank         =  
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| population_total   = 39,514
| area_rank                       =  
| population_as_of   = 2011
| population_total               = 39,514
| population_rank   =  
| population_as_of               = 2011
| population_density_km2 = auto
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| population_demonym = Tamilian, Vadalurian
| population_density_km2         = auto
| population_footnotes = <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=690338 |title=Census of India: Search Details |access-date=12 May 2014 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924145102/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=690338 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| population_demonym             = Tamilian,Vadalurian
| demographics_type1 = Languages
| population_footnotes           = <ref>http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=690338</ref>
| demographics1_title1 = Official Language
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| timezone1         = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
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| utc_offset1       = +5:30
| timezone1                       = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| postal_code_type   = <!-- [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] -->
| utc_offset1                     = +5:30
| postal_code       = 607303
| postal_code_type               = <!-- [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] -->
| registration_plate = '''TN-31, TN-91'''<ref>[http://www.tn.gov.in/sta/a2.pdf Registration Series Allotted to Regional Transport Offices]{{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090823194333/https://www.tn.gov.in/sta/a2.pdf|date=23 August 2009}}</ref>
| postal_code                     = 607303
| website           = https://www.tnurbantree.tn.gov.in/vadalur/
| registration_plate             = '''TN-31,TN-91'''<ref>[http://www.tn.gov.in/sta/a2.pdf Registration Series Allotted to Regional Transport Offices]{{Dead link|date=July 2020}}{{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090823194333/https://www.tn.gov.in/sta/a2.pdf|date=23 August 2009}}</ref>
| official_name     = Vadalur Municipality
| website                         = https://www.townpanchayat.in/vadalur
| area_land_km2     = 19.93
| official_name                   = Vadalur Municipality
| leader_title       = Chief Minister
| area_land_km2                   = 19.93
| leader_name       = [[M. K. Stalin|Thiru. M.K. Stalin]]
| leader_title                   = Chief Minister
| leader_party       = [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]]
| leader_name                     = [[M. K. Stalin|Thiru.M.K.Stalin]]
| leader_title1     = Collector
| leader_party                   = [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]]
| leader_name1       = Mr.Sibi Adithya Senthil Kumar IAS
| leader_title1                   = Collector
| blank_name_sec1   = Wards
| leader_name1                   = [https://cuddalore.nic.in/whoswho/thiru-v-anbuselvan-i-a-s// Thiru.K.Balasubramaniam IAS]
| blank_info_sec1   = 27
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| blank_name_sec2   = Member of Parliament
| blank1_info_sec1               = 3
| blank_info_sec2   = [[M.K.Vishnu Prasad]]
| blank_name_sec2                 = Member of Parliament
| blank1_name_sec2   = Member of the Legislative Assembly
| blank_info_sec2                 = [[T. R. V. S. Ramesh|Thiru.T.R.V.S.Ramesh]]
| blank1_info_sec2   = [[M. R. K. Panneerselvam|Thiru. M.R.K. Panneerselvam]]
| blank1_name_sec2               = Member of the Legislative Assembly
| area_code         = 04142
| blank1_info_sec2               = [[M. R. K. Panneerselvam|Thiru.M.R.K.Panneerselvam]]
| population_density_rank = 397
| area_code                       = 04142
| motto             =  
| population_density_rank         = 397
| established_title1 = Upgraded as 2nd Grade Municipality
| motto                           = வாய்மையே வெல்லும்
| established_date1 = 14 October 2021
| established_title1             = Upgraded as Municipality{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}
| iso_code           = [[ISO 3166-2:IN]]<!-- ISO 3166-2 -->
| established_date1               = 23 August 2021{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}
| iso_code                       = [[ISO 3166-2:IN]]<!-- ISO 3166-2 -->
}}
}}
'''Vadalur''' is a municipality in [[Cuddalore district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is {{Convert|208|km|mi|abbr=on}} from [[Chennai]], the state capital of Tamil Nadu. Vadalur is one of the most developed city in Cuddalore district.[[File:Sathya gnana sabha, vadalur 1.jpg|thumb|Sathya Gnana Sabai]]
'''Vadalur''' is a 2nd-grade municipality in [[Cuddalore district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is {{Convert|208|km|mi|abbr=on}} from [[Chennai]], the state capital of Tamil Nadu.
 
[[File:Sathya gnana sabha, vadalur 1.jpg|thumb|Sathya Gnana Sabai]]


== History ==
== History ==
[[Ramalinga Swamigal]], often called Vallalar, established the Sathyagnana Sabhai. He built a famous temple that serves lunch on all days of the year. Thousands of visitors flock to festivals and monthly pooja dates in this temple. Vadalur is well connected by rail and road, and it serves transport to all major cities like Trichy, Chennai, Tanjore, Puducherry, and Kumbakonam.
[[Ramalinga Swamigal]], often called Vallalar, established the [[Satyagnana Sabha, Vadalur|Sathyagnana Sabhai]]. He built a temple which is open year-round. Thousands of visitors attend festivals and monthly puja dates at this temple. Vadalur is well connected by rail and road, and it provides transport to major cities like Trichy, Chennai, Tanjore, Puducherry, and Kumbakonam.


==Festivals==
==Festivals==
The [[Thaipusam|Thai Poosam]] (தைப்பூசம்) function in January is a festival of this place. The Swamigal sang thousands of songs called Thiru Arutppa. This district was named after him for a while. On Thai Poosam thousands of devotees from all over Tamil Nadu visits the temple. More than 10,000 stalls and other entertainment are available for at least a week for the pilgrimages. People serve food, water and fresh juices to the devotees who visit the temple.
The [[Thaipusam|Thai Poosam]] ({{langx|ta|தைப்பூசம்}}) celebration in January is a festival held annually in Vadalur. The Swamigal sang thousands of songs called Thiru Arutppa. The district was named after him for a while. On Thai Poosam, thousands of devotees from all over Tamil Nadu visit the temple. More than 10,000 market stalls are available for at least a week for the pilgrims. Food, water, and fresh juice are available for devotees to purchase.
[[File:Vallalar.jpg|thumb|Vallalar]]
 
[[File:Vallalar.jpg|thumb|alt=Seated man|Vallalar]]


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the 2011 India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Vadalur had a population of 39,514. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Vadalur has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 61%. In Vadalur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. The literacy level is high because of private schools and government schools. Vadalur runs a ceramic factory called Neycer which employs a good number of people from the same place.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}
As of the [[2011 Census of India|2011 census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Vadalur had a population of 39,514. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Vadalur has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. The male literacy rate is 78%, and the female literacy rate is 61%. In Vadalur, 11% of the population is under six years of age. The literacy level is high because of the private schools and government schools.
 
Vadalur runs a ceramic factory called Neycer which employs many people in the city.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}


== Revenue villages ==
== Revenue villages ==
 
* Serakuppam
* Abatharanapuram
* Abatharanapuram
* Parvathipuram
* Parvathipuram
* Serakuppam
* Seerangkuppam


== Economy ==
== Economy ==
Agriculture plays an important role in economic development in Vadalur. The SIDCO Industrial Estate creates many job opportunities for the people of Vadalur. NLC's Coal loading station is located here as well. Small businesses also help in improving economic development in Vadalur.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}<ref>{{Cite web|date=Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd|title=Vadalur Indsturial Estate|url=https://tansidco.org/Gis#|url-status=live|website=Tamil Nadu SIDCO}}</ref>
Agriculture plays an important role in Vadalur's economy. The SIDCO Industrial Estate creates many job opportunities for the people of Vadalur. NLC's coal loading station is located in Vadalur as well. Small businesses also help in improving Vadalur's economic development.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}<ref>{{Cite web|publisher=Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd|title=Vadalur Industurial Estate|url=https://tansidco.org/Gis# |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104043239/https://tansidco.org/Gis |archive-date=4 January 2022|url-status=live|website=Tamil Nadu SIDCO}}</ref>
 
== Education ==
 
=== Schools ===
* Tripuraneni vidyalaya matriculation school
* vallalar Gurukulam Higher Secondary School.
* Government Higher Secondary School, Pudhunagar.
* Government Girls Higher Secondary School.
* S.D.Eaden Higher Secondary School.
* Fathima Matriculation higher secondary School.
* St.John School.
* St.Mary's Matriculation School.
* John Bosco Matriculation School.
 
=== Colleges ===
* DIET - District Institute of Education and Training, Vadalur.
* Aries College of Arts and Science for Women, Karunguzhi, Vadalur.
* Aries Polytechnic College, Karunguzhi, Vadalur.
* OPR Institutions - Vallalar Arts and Science College for Women, Vadalur.
* OPR Memorial College of Education, Vadalur.
* and many other paramedical and computer Institutes.
 
== Places of interest ==
* Satya Gnana Sabha is a major tourist and spiritual center in Vadalur.The Iyyan Lake in Vadalur offers a beautiful view of the morning and evening.Vadalur also have Sacred heart Church.Also the mines of NLC can be seen from the observation site in the Kattukollai area of Vadalur.
[[File:Andavar.jpg|thumb|Sacred Heart Church Vadalur]]


== Transportation ==
== Transportation ==
=== Train ===
=== Train ===
* Vadalur Railway Station (VLU) located {{Convert|1|km|mi|abbr=on}} from Vadalur Main Bus Terminal.
* Vadalur Railway Station (VLU), located {{Convert|1|km|mi|abbr=on}} from the Vadalur Main Bus Terminal


[[File:Vadalur Railway Station.jpg|thumb|Vadalur Railway Station]]
[[File:Vadalur Railway Station.jpg|thumb|Vadalur Railway Station]]
Line 124: Line 99:
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!Train name
!Arrival
!Arrival
!Departure
!Departure
!Days
!Days
!Current Status
!Current status
|-
|-
|06889 Tiruppadripuliyur - Tiruchirapalli DEMU Passenger
|06121 Cuddalore Port Junction - Salem Junction DEMU
(Via from Vadalur,Vridhalachalam Jn, Ariyalur, Srirangam)
(via Neyveli, Vridhachalam, Attur)
|6.39
|05:27
|6.40
|05:28
|Runs Daily
|Runs daily
|Started to run from 16/12/2021.
|Active
|-
|-
|56513 Karaikkal - KSR Bangalore Fast Passenger
|06889 Tiruppadripuliyur - Tiruchirapalli DEMU
(Via from Vadalur - Vridhalachalam, Attur, Salem, Dharmapuri, Hosur)
(via Vadalur, Vridhalachalam Jn, Ariyalur, Srirangam)
|8.49
|06:41
|8.50
|06:42
|Runs Daily
|Runs daily
|Currently this train is not available due to
|Active
COVID-19 restrictions.
|-
|-
|06890 Tiruchirapalli- Tiruppadripuliyur DEMU Passenger
|16530 Karaikkal - SMVT Bangalore Express
(Via from Srirangam,Ariyalur, Vridhachalam Jn, Vadalur ,Kurinjipadi)
(via Vadalur, Vridhalachalam, Attur, Salem, Dharmapuri, Hosur)
|19.37
|09:39
|19.38
|09:40
|Runs Daily
|Runs daily
|Started to run from 15/12/2021.
|Active
|-
|-
|56514 KSR Bangalore - Karaikkal Fast Passenger
|16529 SMVT Bangalore - Karaikkal Express
(Via from Vadalur - Cuddalore, Chidambaram, Sirkazhi,
(via Vadalur, Cuddalore, Chidambaram, Sirkazhi, Mayiladuthurai, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Nagore)
 
|16:52
Mayiladuthurai, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Nagore)
|16:53
|16.57
|Runs daily
|16.58
|Active
|Runs Daily
|-
|Currently this train is not available due to
|06890 Tiruchirapalli - Tiruppadripuliyur DEMU
COVID-19 restrictions.
(via Srirangam, Ariyalur, Vridhachalam Jn, Vadalur, Kurinjipadi)
|19.35
|19:36
|Runs daily
|Active
|-
|06122 Salem Junction - Cuddalore Port Junction DEMU
(via Attur, Vridhachalam, Neyveli)
|21:42
|21:43
|Runs daily
|Active
|}
|}


=== Bus ===
=== Bus ===
* Vadalur is a main bus connectivity city in Cuddalore district.Buses are available from Vadalur to major cities in Tamil Nadu at all times.
Buses are available from Vadalur to major cities at all times.
 
====Bus routes====
* Vadalur - Chennai (TNSTC)
* Vadalur - Bangalore (TNSTC)
* Vadalur - Tirupati (TNSTC)
* Cuddalore - Trichy (TNSTC)
* Cuddalore - Trichy (TNSTC)
* Chennai - Kumbakonam (TNSTC & SETC)
* Chennai - Kumbakonam (TNSTC & SETC)
Line 175: Line 162:
* Puducherry - Sengottai (SETC)
* Puducherry - Sengottai (SETC)
* Puducherry - Thiruvananthapuram (SETC)
* Puducherry - Thiruvananthapuram (SETC)
* Puducherry - Ooty (SETC)
* Puducherry - Pampa (SETC Seasonal Route)
* Puducherry - Pampa (SETC Seasonal Route)
* Puducherry - Mahe (PRTC)
* Puducherry - Mahe (PRTC)
Line 180: Line 168:
* Chidambaram - Vellore (TNSTC)
* Chidambaram - Vellore (TNSTC)
* Chidambaram - Gudiyatham (TNSTC)
* Chidambaram - Gudiyatham (TNSTC)
* Chidambaram - Thiruvannamalai (TNSTC)
* Chidambaram - Thiruvannamalai (TNSTC)  
* Kumbakonam - Vellore (TNSTC)
* Kumbakonam - Vellore (TNSTC)
* Cuddalore - Vridhalachalam (TNSTC)
* Cuddalore - Vridhalachalam (TNSTC)
Line 190: Line 178:
* Chidambaram - Bangalore (TNSTC)
* Chidambaram - Bangalore (TNSTC)


=== Local transports ===
=== Local transport ===
* Auto rickshaws are available anytime in Vadalur. The auto rickshaw stand is called Vallalar Auto Stand.


==== Auto Rickshaw ====
=== Nearby airports ===
 
* [[Tiruchirappalli International Airport|Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ)]] - 157&nbsp;km from Vadalur
* Auto Rikshaw's available anytime in Vadalur. The Auto Rickshaw stand's name is Vallalar Auto Stand.
* [[Pondicherry Airport|Pondicherry Domestic Airport (PNY)]] - 63&nbsp;km from Vadalur
* Car,Van & Tourist bus services was available on affordable rental.
* [[Neyveli Airport|Neyveli Domestic Airport (NVY)]] (Not in service) - 8.8&nbsp;km from Vadalur
 
== Nearby airports ==
 
* [[Tiruchirappalli International Airport|Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ)]] - 157&nbsp;km from Vadalur.
* [[Pondicherry Airport|Pondicherry Domestic Airport (PNY)]] - 63&nbsp;km from Vadalur.
* [[Neyveli Airport|Neyveli Domestic Airport (NVY)]] <u>''(Not in service)''</u> - 8.8&nbsp;km from Vadalur.
 
== Banks ==
 
* Indian Bank - Raghavendra City
* Indian Overseas Bank - Near MRK Bus Stand
* Karur Vysya Bank - Neyveli Main Road
* State Bank of India - Panruti Main Road
* City Union Bank - Kumbakonam Main Road
* ICICI Bank - Annai Sathya Street
* Equitas Small Finance Bank - Cuddalore Main Road
* Ujjivan Small Finance Bank - Panruti Main Road
* IDFC First Small Finance Bank - Panruti Main Road
* Co - Operative Bank


== Hospitals ==
== Hospitals ==
* Government Upgraded Primary Health Centre
* Government Veterinary Hospital, Vadalur


* Government Upgraded Primary Health Centre
== Landmarks ==
* Anjalai Hospital
Satya Gnana Sabha is a major tourist and spiritual center in Vadalur. Vadular is also home to Iyyan Lake and the Sacred Heart Church. The NLC mines can be seen from the observation site in the Kattukollai area of Vadalur.
* Gangai Hospital
[[File:Andavar.jpg|thumb|Sacred Heart Church, Vadalur]]
* Sudha Hospital
* Sivaram Hospital
* K.P.Clinic
* Guru medical
 
== Markets ==
 
* The vegetable market is held near vadalur bus stand every Saturday.
* Meat markets runs daily in Raghavendra City.
* The Farmers Market (உழவர் சந்தை) runs daily in Raghavendra City.
* The cattle and goat market is held every Saturday in the ground of Abatharanapuram.
 
== Temples ==
 
=== Hindu Temples ===
 
* Murugan Temple, Abatharanapuram.
* Ramar Temple, Kottakarai.
* Amman Temple, Pudhunagar.
* Anjaneyar Temple, Pudhunagar.
* Vinayagar Temple, Abatharanapuram.
* Pachaivazhiyamman Temple, Kanniyakovil.
* Old Mariyamman Kovil, EB office street,A.Puram.
* Odinayaki Amman koil,Raghvendra city
* SIL PILLAYAR KOIL STREET,NLC OFFICERS NAGAR
* Angalamman Kovil,Baktha nagar
* Kali Kovil,kattukollai
* Veeranar Kovil, kattukollai
 
=== Mosques ===
 
* Noor Jumma Musjid, Neyveli Main Road.
* Masjide Salman Faarsi Jumaa Mosque, Panruti Main Road.
 
=== Churches ===
 
* Sacred Heart Church, Chidambaram Road.
* ALC Church, Panruti Main Road.
* The Pentecostal Mission Church, Cuddalore Road.
 
=== Temple for all religions ===


* A vegetable market is held near Vadalur bus stand every Saturday.
* Meat markets run daily in Raghavendra City.
* A farmers' market ({{langx|ta|உழவர் சந்தை}}) is open daily in Raghavendra City.
* A cattle and goat market is held every Saturday on the grounds of Abatharanapuram.
* [[Satyagnana Sabha, Vadalur|Sathya Ganana Sabai]]
* [[Satyagnana Sabha, Vadalur|Sathya Ganana Sabai]]
* Sri Sai Kailash Saibaba Temple


== Areas in Vadalur ==
== Areas in Vadalur ==
 
* Serakuppam
* Abatharanapuram
* Abatharanapuram
* Baktha nagar
* Baktha nagar
* Serakuppam
* Parvathipuram
* Parvathipuram
* Pudhunagar
* Pudhunagar
Line 281: Line 214:
* Jayapriya Nagar
* Jayapriya Nagar
* NLC Officers Nagar
* NLC Officers Nagar
* R.C.Colony
* R.C. Colony
* Thomaiyar Nagar
* Thomaiyar Nagar


== Nearby Cities ==
== Major cities from Vadalur ==
 
{{Expand section|date=August 2023}}
[[Chennai]] (the state capital) is located directly north of Vadalur. [[Tiruchirappalli|Trichy]] and [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]] are located west of Vadalur. [[Cuddalore]] (District Capital) and [[Puducherry (union territory)|Puducherry]] are to the east. [[Kumbakonam]] and [[Thanjavur]] is to the south.


* [[Cuddalore]] (District Capital) - 35&nbsp;km from Vadalur.
{{Adjacent communities
* [[Neyveli]] - 12&nbsp;km from Vadalur.
| width=auto
* [[Virudhachalam]] - 26&nbsp;km from Vadalur.
| state=Tamilnadu
* [[Chidambaram]] - 33&nbsp;km from Vadalur.
| Centre    = Vadalur
* [[Panruti]]- 24&nbsp;km from Vadalur.
| North    =Chennai
| Northeast =Puducherry
| East      =Cuddalore
| Southeast =Chidambaram  
| South    =Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
| Southwest =Ariyalur
| West      =Trichy, Salem
| Northwest =Thiruvannamalai
}}


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
*[[O. P. Ramaswamy Reddiyar|Mr. Omandhurar]], former [[Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu|chief minister of Tamil Nadu]]
*[[O. P. Ramaswamy Reddiyar]], former [[Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu|chief minister of Tamil Nadu]]


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Satyagnana Sabha, Vadalur]]
* [[Satyagnana Sabha, Vadalur]]
*[[Ramalinga Swamigal]]
* [[Ramalinga Swamigal]]
*[https://ta.wikipedia.org/s/5su Asalambigai Ammaiyar]
* {{ill|Asalambigai Ammaiyar|ta|அசலாம்பிகை}}


==References==
==References==
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{{commons category}}
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
 
{{Municipalities of Tamil Nadu}}
{{Cuddalore District}}
{{Cuddalore District}}


[[Category:Cities and towns in Cuddalore district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Cuddalore district]]

Latest revision as of 11:07, 24 November 2025

Vadalur
Town
Vadalur Municipality
Vadalur is located in Tamil Nadu
Vadalur
Vadalur
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 11°33′19″N 79°33′18″E / 11.5552°N 79.5551°E / 11.5552; 79.5551
Country India
StateFile:TamilNadu Logo.svg Tamil Nadu
DistrictCuddalore
Upgraded as 2nd Grade Municipality14 October 2021
Government
 • Type2nd-Grade Municipality
 • BodyVadalur Municipality
 • Chief MinisterThiru. M.K. Stalin (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)
 • CollectorMr.Sibi Adithya Senthil Kumar IAS
Area
 • Land19.93 km2 (7.70 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total39,514
  • Rank397
Demonym(s)Tamilian, Vadalurian
Languages
 • Official LanguageTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Area code04142
ISO 3166 codeISO 3166-2:IN
Vehicle registrationTN-31, TN-91[2]
Wards27
Revenue Villages3
Member of ParliamentM.K.Vishnu Prasad
Member of the Legislative AssemblyThiru. M.R.K. Panneerselvam
Websitehttps://www.tnurbantree.tn.gov.in/vadalur/

Vadalur is a 2nd-grade municipality in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is 208 km (129 mi) from Chennai, the state capital of Tamil Nadu.

Sathya Gnana Sabai

History[edit | edit source]

Ramalinga Swamigal, often called Vallalar, established the Sathyagnana Sabhai. He built a temple which is open year-round. Thousands of visitors attend festivals and monthly puja dates at this temple. Vadalur is well connected by rail and road, and it provides transport to major cities like Trichy, Chennai, Tanjore, Puducherry, and Kumbakonam.

Festivals[edit | edit source]

The Thai Poosam (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) celebration in January is a festival held annually in Vadalur. The Swamigal sang thousands of songs called Thiru Arutppa. The district was named after him for a while. On Thai Poosam, thousands of devotees from all over Tamil Nadu visit the temple. More than 10,000 market stalls are available for at least a week for the pilgrims. Food, water, and fresh juice are available for devotees to purchase.

Seated man
Vallalar

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2011 census,[3] Vadalur had a population of 39,514. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Vadalur has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. The male literacy rate is 78%, and the female literacy rate is 61%. In Vadalur, 11% of the population is under six years of age. The literacy level is high because of the private schools and government schools.

Vadalur runs a ceramic factory called Neycer which employs many people in the city.[citation needed]

Revenue villages[edit | edit source]

  • Serakuppam
  • Abatharanapuram
  • Parvathipuram

Economy[edit | edit source]

Agriculture plays an important role in Vadalur's economy. The SIDCO Industrial Estate creates many job opportunities for the people of Vadalur. NLC's coal loading station is located in Vadalur as well. Small businesses also help in improving Vadalur's economic development.[citation needed][4]

Transportation[edit | edit source]

Train[edit | edit source]

  • Vadalur Railway Station (VLU), located 1 km (0.62 mi) from the Vadalur Main Bus Terminal
Vadalur Railway Station

Trains and timing[edit | edit source]

Train name Arrival Departure Days Current status
06121 Cuddalore Port Junction - Salem Junction DEMU

(via Neyveli, Vridhachalam, Attur)

05:27 05:28 Runs daily Active
06889 Tiruppadripuliyur - Tiruchirapalli DEMU

(via Vadalur, Vridhalachalam Jn, Ariyalur, Srirangam)

06:41 06:42 Runs daily Active
16530 Karaikkal - SMVT Bangalore Express

(via Vadalur, Vridhalachalam, Attur, Salem, Dharmapuri, Hosur)

09:39 09:40 Runs daily Active
16529 SMVT Bangalore - Karaikkal Express

(via Vadalur, Cuddalore, Chidambaram, Sirkazhi, Mayiladuthurai, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Nagore)

16:52 16:53 Runs daily Active
06890 Tiruchirapalli - Tiruppadripuliyur DEMU

(via Srirangam, Ariyalur, Vridhachalam Jn, Vadalur, Kurinjipadi)

19.35 19:36 Runs daily Active
06122 Salem Junction - Cuddalore Port Junction DEMU

(via Attur, Vridhachalam, Neyveli)

21:42 21:43 Runs daily Active

Bus[edit | edit source]

Buses are available from Vadalur to major cities at all times.

  • Vadalur - Chennai (TNSTC)
  • Vadalur - Bangalore (TNSTC)
  • Vadalur - Tirupati (TNSTC)
  • Cuddalore - Trichy (TNSTC)
  • Chennai - Kumbakonam (TNSTC & SETC)
  • Chennai - Tanjore (TNSTC & SETC)
  • Cuddalore - Salem (TNSTC)
  • Chidambaram - Salem (TNSTC)
  • Puducherry - Tiruchendur (SETC)
  • Puducherry - Sengottai (SETC)
  • Puducherry - Thiruvananthapuram (SETC)
  • Puducherry - Ooty (SETC)
  • Puducherry - Pampa (SETC Seasonal Route)
  • Puducherry - Mahe (PRTC)
  • Neyveli - Karaikkal (PRTC)
  • Chidambaram - Vellore (TNSTC)
  • Chidambaram - Gudiyatham (TNSTC)
  • Chidambaram - Thiruvannamalai (TNSTC)
  • Kumbakonam - Vellore (TNSTC)
  • Cuddalore - Vridhalachalam (TNSTC)
  • Cuddalore - Madurai (TNSTC)
  • Cuddalore - Tiruppur (TNSTC)
  • Cuddalore - Palani (TNSTC)
  • Chidambaram - Tirupati (TNSTC)
  • Chidambaram - Bangalore (KSRTC)
  • Chidambaram - Bangalore (TNSTC)

Local transport[edit | edit source]

  • Auto rickshaws are available anytime in Vadalur. The auto rickshaw stand is called Vallalar Auto Stand.

Nearby airports[edit | edit source]

Hospitals[edit | edit source]

  • Government Upgraded Primary Health Centre
  • Government Veterinary Hospital, Vadalur

Landmarks[edit | edit source]

Satya Gnana Sabha is a major tourist and spiritual center in Vadalur. Vadular is also home to Iyyan Lake and the Sacred Heart Church. The NLC mines can be seen from the observation site in the Kattukollai area of Vadalur.

Sacred Heart Church, Vadalur
  • A vegetable market is held near Vadalur bus stand every Saturday.
  • Meat markets run daily in Raghavendra City.
  • A farmers' market (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is open daily in Raghavendra City.
  • A cattle and goat market is held every Saturday on the grounds of Abatharanapuram.
  • Sathya Ganana Sabai

Areas in Vadalur[edit | edit source]

  • Serakuppam
  • Abatharanapuram
  • Baktha nagar
  • Parvathipuram
  • Pudhunagar
  • Kattukollai
  • Kottakarai
  • Poosalikuppam
  • Vengattankuppam
  • Neththanankuppam
  • Ragavendra City
  • Jayapriya Nagar
  • NLC Officers Nagar
  • R.C. Colony
  • Thomaiyar Nagar

Major cities from Vadalur[edit | edit source]

Chennai (the state capital) is located directly north of Vadalur. Trichy and Salem are located west of Vadalur. Cuddalore (District Capital) and Puducherry are to the east. Kumbakonam and Thanjavur is to the south.

Notable people[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Census of India: Search Details". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  2. ↑ Registration Series Allotted to Regional Transport OfficesArchived 23 August 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  4. ↑ "Vadalur Industurial Estate". Tamil Nadu SIDCO. Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd. Archived from the original on 4 January 2022.

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