Periyapet Explained

Periyapet
Native Name Lang:ta
Settlement Type:village
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Tamil Nadu
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Vellore
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Tamil & Urdu
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Registration Plate:TN-

Periyapet is a locality of Vaniyambadi in Vellore District, Tamil Nadu. It is located near to the branch of river Palar. There are 4 mosques and 1 temple located here. Azhagu Perumal Temple is one of the famous temple of Vaniyambadi is located here. Villages like Old Vaniyambadi, Nadupettarai etc. are located next to the branch of river Palar. Periyapet is located nearly 1.5 km from Vaniyambadi Bus stand and Vaniyambadi Railway Station

Educational institutions

The following list of schools are present at Periyapet

1. Madarasa -e- faizul aam
2. Madarasatul-banath
3. Municipal Elementary School

Places to see

Masthan Dargah, one of the most old and famous dargah of Vaniyambadi, is located here. Each year, the birth of the saint Masthan Baba is celebrated here. People from all over Tamil Nadu come to see this Dargah.

Transportation

Mini Bus facility is available from here to go to Vaniyambadi and villages like Ramanaickenpettai, Ambalur, Kodayanchi, Dasiriyappanur etc.

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