Vadalur is a town and 2nd-grade municipality in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is 208 km (129 mi) from Chennai, the state capital of Tamil Nadu.
Vadalur | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Vadalur Municipality | |
  Vadalur Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°33′19″N 79°33′18″E / 11.5552°N 79.5551°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Tamil Nadu |
| District | Cuddalore |
| Upgraded as 2nd Grade Municipality | 14 October 2021 |
| Government | |
| • Type | 2nd-Grade Municipality |
| • Body | Vadalur Municipality |
| • Chief Minister | Thiru. M.K. Stalin (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) |
| • Collector | Mr.Sibi Adithya Senthil Kumar IAS |
| Area | |
| • Land | 19.93 km2 (7.70 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 39,514 |
| • Rank | 397 |
| Demonym(s) | Tamilian, Vadalurian |
| Languages | |
| • Official Language | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Area code | 04142 |
| ISO 3166 code | ISO 3166-2:IN |
| Vehicle registration | TN-31,TN-91[2] |
| Wards | 27 |
| Revenue Villages | 3 |
| Member of Parliament | M.K.Vishnu Prasad |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly | Thiru. M.R.K. Panneerselvam |
| Website | https://www.tnurbantree.tn.gov.in/vadalur/ |
History
editRamalinga Swamigal, often called Vallalar, established the Sathyagnana Sabhai. He built a temple which is open year-round. Thousands of visitors attend festivals and monthly puja dates at this temple. Vadalur is well connected by rail and road, and it provides transport to major cities like Trichy, Chennai, Tanjore, Puducherry, and Kumbakonam.
Festivals
editThe Thai Poosam (Tamil: தைப்பூசம்) celebration in January is a festival held annually in Vadalur. The Swamigal sang thousands of songs called Thiru Arutppa. The district was named after him for a while. On Thai Poosam, thousands of devotees from all over Tamil Nadu visit the temple. More than 10,000 market stalls are available for at least a week for the pilgrims. Food, water, and fresh juice are available for devotees to purchase.
Demographics
editAs of the 2011 census,[3] Vadalur had a population of 39,514. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Vadalur has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. The male literacy rate is 78%, and the female literacy rate is 61%. In Vadalur, 11% of the population is under six years of age. The literacy level is high because of the private schools and government schools.
Vadalur runs a ceramic factory called Neycer which employs many people in the city.[citation needed]
Revenue villages
edit- Serakuppam
- Abatharanapuram
- Parvathipuram
Economy
editAgriculture plays an important role in Vadalur's economy. The SIDCO Industrial Estate creates many job opportunities for the people of Vadalur. NLC's coal loading station is located in Vadalur as well. Small businesses also help in improving Vadalur's economic development.[citation needed][4]
Transportation
editTrain
edit- Vadalur Railway Station (VLU), located 1 km (0.62 mi) from the Vadalur Main Bus Terminal
Trains and timing
edit| Train name | Arrival | Departure | Days | Current status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06121 Cuddalore Port Junction - Salem Junction DEMU
(via Neyveli, Vridhachalam, Attur) |
05:27 | 05:28 | Runs daily | Active |
| 06889 Tiruppadripuliyur - Tiruchirapalli DEMU
(via Vadalur, Vridhalachalam Jn, Ariyalur, Srirangam) |
06:41 | 06:42 | Runs daily | Active |
| 16530 Karaikkal - SMVT Bangalore Express
(via Vadalur, Vridhalachalam, Attur, Salem, Dharmapuri, Hosur) |
09:39 | 09:40 | Runs daily | Active |
| 16529 SMVT Bangalore - Karaikkal Express
(via Vadalur, Cuddalore, Chidambaram, Sirkazhi,Mayiladuthurai, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Nagore) |
16:52 | 16:53 | Runs daily | Active |
| 06890 Tiruchirapalli - Tiruppadripuliyur DEMU
(via Srirangam, Ariyalur, Vridhachalam Jn, Vadalur, Kurinjipadi) |
19.35 | 19:36 | Runs daily | Active |
| 06122 Salem Junction - Cuddalore Port Junction DEMU
(via Attur, Vridhachalam, Neyveli) |
21:42 | 21:43 | Runs daily | Active |
Bus
editBuses are available from Vadalur to major cities at all times.
- Vadalur - Chennai (TNSTC)
- Vadalur - Bangalore (TNSTC)
- Vadalur - Tirupati (TNSTC)
- Cuddalore - Trichy (TNSTC)
- Chennai - Kumbakonam (TNSTC & SETC)
- Chennai - Tanjore (TNSTC & SETC)
- Cuddalore - Salem (TNSTC)
- Chidambaram - Salem (TNSTC)
- Puducherry - Tiruchendur (SETC)
- Puducherry - Sengottai (SETC)
- Puducherry - Thiruvananthapuram (SETC)
- Puducherry - Ooty (SETC)
- Puducherry - Pampa (SETC Seasonal Route)
- Puducherry - Mahe (PRTC)
- Neyveli - Karaikkal (PRTC)
- Chidambaram - Vellore (TNSTC)
- Chidambaram - Gudiyatham (TNSTC)
- Chidambaram - Thiruvannamalai (TNSTC)
- Kumbakonam - Vellore (TNSTC)
- Cuddalore - Vridhalachalam (TNSTC)
- Cuddalore - Madurai (TNSTC)
- Cuddalore - Tiruppur (TNSTC)
- Cuddalore - Palani (TNSTC)
- Chidambaram - Tirupati (TNSTC)
- Chidambaram - Bangalore (KSRTC)
- Chidambaram - Bangalore (TNSTC)
Local transport
edit- Auto rickshaws are available anytime in Vadalur. The auto rickshaw stand is called Vallalar Auto Stand.
Nearby airports
edit- Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) - 157 km from Vadalur
- Pondicherry Domestic Airport (PNY) - 63 km from Vadalur
- Neyveli Domestic Airport (NVY) (Not in service) - 8.8 km from Vadalur
Hospitals
edit- Government Upgraded Primary Health Centre
- Government Veterinary Hospital, Vadalur
Landmarks
editSatya Gnana Sabha is a major tourist and spiritual center in Vadalur. Vadular is also home to Iyyan Lake and the Sacred Heart Church. The NLC mines can be seen from the observation site in the Kattukollai area of Vadalur.
- The vegetable market is held near Vadalur bus stand every Saturday.
- Meat markets run daily in Raghavendra City.
- The farmers' market (Tamil: உழவர் சந்தை) is open daily in Raghavendra City.
- The cattle and goat market is held every Saturday on the grounds of Abatharanapuram.
- Sathya Ganana Sabai
Areas in Vadalur
edit- Serakuppam
- Abatharanapuram
- Baktha nagar
- Parvathipuram
- Pudhunagar
- Kattukollai
- Kottakarai
- Poosalikuppam
- Vengattankuppam
- Neththanankuppam
- Ragavendra City
- Jayapriya Nagar
- NLC Officers Nagar
- R.C. Colony
- Thomaiyar Nagar
Major cities from Vadalur
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Chennai (the state capital) is located directly north of Vadalur. Trichy and Salem are located west of Vadalur. Cuddalore (District Capital) and Puducherry are to the east. Kumbakonam and Thanjavur is to the south.
Notable people
editSee also
editReferences
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- ^ "Census of India: Search Details". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
- ^ Registration Series Allotted to Regional Transport Offices[dead link]Archived 23 August 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ^ "Vadalur Industurial Estate". Tamil Nadu SIDCO. Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd. Archived from the original on 4 January 2022.