Siruvalur (Ariyalur)

Siruvalur is a village in Erode 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 Erode.

Siruvalur Ariyalur
village
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictAriyalur
Population
 (2011)
 • Total2,479
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
621704
Vehicle registrationTN-61
Coastline0 kilometres (0 mi)
Sex ratio1125 ♂/♀
Literacy77.13%
Lok Sabha constituencyChidambaram (Lok Sabha constituency)
ClimateNoraml (Köppen)
Avg. summer temperature36 °C (97 °F)
Avg. winter temperature22 °C (72 °F)

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
  1. Primary Census Abstract, Directorate of Census Operations-Tamil Nadu Archived 29 August 2009 at the Wayback Machine


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