Perumathur

Perumathur is a village in India. It is located in the Kunnam taluk of the Perambalur district in the state of Tamil Nadu, approximately 233 kilometres (145 mi) from the state capital of Chennai. For administrative purposes, Perumathur is divided into three sub-villages: Milaganatham, Nallur (originally named Pallakadu), and Perumathur Kudikadu.

Perumathur
Village
Perumathur
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Perumathur
Perumathur (India)
Coordinates: 11.339541°N 79.018575°E / 11.339541; 79.018575
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictPerambalur
Elevation
143 m (469 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total3,406
 • Male population
1,644
 • Female population
1,762
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
621 717
Vehicle registrationTN 46

Demographics

At the time of the 2001 Indian census,[1] Perumathur had a population of 3,416 people, with 1,644 males and 1,772 females.

As of 2001, Perumathur had an average literacy rate of 58 percent, which was higher than the national average of 51.5 percent. The literacy rate was 57 percent for men and 33 percent for women. It was reported that approximately 12 percent of the population was under the age of 6.

Nearby villages

Villages located near Perumathur (in order of increasing distance) are Sirumathur (1.9 km), Eraiyur (4 km), Pennakonam (4.5 km), Nannai (4.6 km), Eraiyur (5.1 km), and Paravai (5.9 km). Other nearby towns are Veppur (6.5 km), Thungapuram (12 km), Perambalur (19.4 km), Alathur (20.1 km), and Veppanthattai (21.6 km).

Climate
A groundwater pump in the village
Banyan trees are very common here.

The temperature is moderate, with the maximum and minimum temperatures averaging 37 °C and 22 °C respectively. The village gets its rainfall from the northeast monsoon and the southwest monsoon. The average annual rainfall is 1,060 mm.

Temples
Chelliamman (or Selliamman) Temple entrance
At an Aiyanar Temple
A panoramic view near Chelliamman Temple
  • Lord Shiva temple
  • Krishna Temple
  • Selliyamman Kovil
  • Maariyamman temple
  • Perumal temple
  • Ayyanar temple
  • Velaiyar Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi

Churches

Perumathur belongs to the Eraiyur parish. Perumathur, Poonagaram, Milakainatham, Nellore and Keelapuliur are its substations.

There are chapels in Perumathur and Poonagaram villages.

Education

Colleges near Perumathur:

  • Srinivasan Engineering College.
  • Thanthai Roever College of Nursing.
  • Modern Arts and Science College.
  • Bharathidhasan University College of Women in Veppur.
  • Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital.
  • Roever Engineering College.

Schools near Perumathur:[2]

  • Government Higher Secondary School.
  • St. John's High School, Permathur.[2]
  • Nehru Higher Secondary School, Eraiyur.
  • St. Mary's R.C. School, Eraiyur.[3]

Economy

Agriculture is the backbone of Perumathur's economy.

A goatherd
Sunrise as seen near the paddy fields

References
  1. "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 28 July 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "St. Mary's R.C. Middle School premises, Eraiyur village". The Hindu. 12 January 2007. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
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