Siruvalur (Ariyalur) Explained

Siruvalur Ariyalur
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:Ariyalur
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Total:2479
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Tamil
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:621704
Registration Plate:TN-61
Blank1 Name Sec1:Coastline
Blank1 Info Sec1:0km (00miles)
Blank2 Name Sec1:Nearest city
Blank3 Name Sec1:Sex ratio
Blank3 Info Sec1:1125 /
Blank4 Name Sec1:Literacy
Blank4 Info Sec1:77.13%
Blank5 Name Sec1:Lok Sabha constituency
Blank5 Info Sec1:Chidambaram (Lok Sabha constituency)
Blank1 Name Sec2:Climate
Blank1 Info Sec2:Normal (Köppen)
Blank2 Name Sec2:Avg. summer temperature
Blank2 Info Sec2:36°C
Blank3 Name Sec2:Avg. winter temperature
Blank3 Info Sec2:22°C

Siruvalur is a village in Ariyalur district, Tamil Nadu, India. The village has its own government high school which it is planning to upgrade to a higher secondary school. Siruvalur is located at 1 km from National Highway 227 (India) Tiruchirapalli to Chidambaram. Siruvalur is 12 km from district headquarters Ariyalur .

Demographics

As per the 2011 census, Siruvalur had a population of 2,479 with 1,177 males and 1,302 females.[1]

Temples

This village is surrounded by many temples. Lord Shiva, Vinayagar, Mariamman, and Ellaiamman temples are located in a single complex near the entrance. The other side of the village has another temple complex. Within it are the Dhraupadiamman, Karupusami, Aiyanar, and Vallalar adigal temples. A separate temple for Karupusami is located in the north of the village.

Community

The village consists of Udyar, Reddiyar, and Vaniyar communities.

Economy

The economy of Siruvalur is mainly based on agriculture. Most of the population in the village depends on agriculture. Some of them are employed in the cement factories around the village on daily wage. The main cultivation is paddy, cotton, maze, sugar cane, and the Casuarina Tree. Siruvalur has two rivers flowing parallel to it. One is originating in Mathura Kaliamman Temple, Siruvachur and another is from Kallankurichi Kaliyuga Varatharaja Perumal temple. These two rivers join together in Siruvalur to flow as a single river that joins with Kollidam river. Many educated young people work in cities like Chennai and Bangalore. Also some people work in Singapore and the Middle East.

References

11.14°N 79.0786°W

Notes and References

  1. http://www.census.tn.nic.in/pca2001.aspx Primary Census Abstract, Directorate of Census Operations-Tamil Nadu