Panruti

Panruti
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Panruti Location of Panruti in Tamil Nadu and India
Coordinates	11°46′N 79°33′E / 11.77°N 79.55°E / 11.77; 79.55Coordinates: 11°46′N 79°33′E / 11.77°N 79.55°E / 11.77; 79.55
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District(s)	Cuddalore
Population	55,400 (2001[update])
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area • Elevation	• 32 metres (105 ft)
Codes • Pincode • 607106 • Telephone • +04142 • Vehicle • TN-31

Panruti is a town, municipality and taluk headquarters in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Panruti lies between Cuddalore and Villupuram.

Geography

Panruti is located at 11°46′N 79°33′E / 11.77°N 79.55°E / 11.77; 79.55.^[1] It has an average elevation of 32 metres (104 feet). The Kedilam River flows through the town.

The name Panruti evolved from 'pannargal' (a word for people who created music in ancient times). The creators of various 'panns' were also titled as 'pannar'.

Economy

Panruti produces cashews, jackfruit, and many vegetables. Panruti plays a major role in the cashew export business, exporting to Malaysia, Australia, Singapore, and the United States. It is known for its famous international jackfruit market, from where jackfruit is exported to many other countries. It is also a commercial center of Cuddalore district. People from all over Cuddalore district come to Panruti to purchase groceries and fresh vegetables.

The Neyveli Lignite Corporation is located 21 km away.

Demographics

As of 2001^[update], the Indian census^[2] shows Panruti to have a population of 55,400, with a male-female ratio of 50:50. Panruti has a literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%, with male literacy at 76%, and female literacy at 62%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Religion

• Kannika parameshwari temple is a famous in Panruti.
• Thiruvadhigai Veerattaneswarar Temple, located in Thiruvathigai only 2 km from Panruti, is an ancient Shiva temple where the saints Thilakavathiyar, Thirunavukkarasar, and Arunagirinathar visited and wrote hymns. Panruti also has a Vishnu temple.

Aranganathar temple is an ancient temple located at river side.

• The Thiruvaheendirapuram-Devanatha perumal temple, one among the 108 dhivyadesam, is 15 kilometers away from Panruti. Other famous temples are Padaiveetamman temple, kaliyamman temple and Sri Selva Vinayagar Kovil.
• There is also a mosque located in the heart of the town, on Gandhi Road. In this mosque locals celebrate Santhana Koodu fesival, which lasts for 3 days, on a yearly basis.
• Another ancient shiva temple, Melakadambur, is located 60 km away and called Karakoil.
• The Lakshmi Narayana temple is located in Lakshmi Narayana Puram, 2 km from Panruti.
• The ancient Church of Arcot Lutheren is on Cuddlaore Road near union office. It has now has been renovated, and is called the New Jerusalem ALC church. Two other churches near Panruti are in the villages Panikankuppam and Sathipatu.
• The Kalappara Veerateesvarar Temple, one of the famous temple in Vegakkollai panruti taluk. Which is an ancient temple built in 13th century, 5 km away from Neyveli

Notable people

• The former minister of State, Mr. Panruti Ramachandran. Also known as Panruttiar, he was elected to the Panruti legislative assembly.
• Panchavarnamபஞ்சவர்ணம்.The former Municipal Chairman, 1996-2006 successfully implemented e-governance, first time in India Panruti Municipality Tamil writer

Politics

Panruti assembly constituency is part of Cuddalore (Lok Sabha constituency).^[3]

References

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