Anthiyur
Anthiyur | |
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Panchayat Town | |
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  Anthiyur Anthiyur, Tamil Nadu | |
| Coordinates:11°34′38″N77°35′16″E/ 11.577100°N 77.587700°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Region | Kongu nadu |
| District | Erode |
| Metropolitan | Coimbatore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.24 km2(1.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 247 m (810 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 23,697 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30(IST) |
| PIN | 638501,638314 |
| Telephone code | 04256 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-36 |
| Lok Sabhaconstituency | Tirupur |
| State Assemblyconstituency | Anthiyur |
Anthiyuris a taluk (Anthiyur taluk)[1]and panchayat town in theErode districtin the state ofTamil Nadu,India.
Geography
[edit]Anthiyur is located at11°34′38″N77°35′16″E/ 11.577100°N 77.587700°E.[2]It has an average elevation of 247 m (810 ft). It is located at about 18 km fromBhavani,30 km fromErode,65 km fromTiruppurand 93.7 km fromCoimbatore.
Climate
[edit]The temperature is moderate throughout the year except during summer. Rainfall is moderate to high, uncertain and not well distributed. It is warm for most of the year. The city is not windy but the abundance of trees and vegetation surrounding the city makes its climate pleasant.
Economy
[edit]Anthiyur is known forbetel leaves,agriculture products including cotton, ground nut known as kadalai, sugarcane, cassava (known as kuchikilangu), corn (makkacholam), and textile garments. It has a large weekly markets in Tamil Nadu which assembles every Monday.
Horse fair
[edit]A horse fair (Kuthirai Santhai) is organized at the time ofSri Gurunatha Swamy templefestival in the Tamil month Aadi. Hundreds of horses of various breeds are exhibited in this fair. Other than horses, other domestic animals like cows, buffaloes, dogs and birds are also exhibited during the fair. The fair takes place for 5 to 6 days and it is witnessed by lakhs of people including farmers, pet enthusiasts and common people.[3]Anthiyur horse fair is said to be organized right from the time of rule ofTipu Sultan.
Transport
[edit]Anthiyur is well connected by roads withGobichettipalayamandSathyamangalamviaAthani (Tamil Nadu),ErodeviaBhavani.Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporationhas a depot apart from a central bus stand in Anthiyur. The nearest railway station isErode Junction(32 km), a major railway station from where trains ply to all over the country. The nearest airport isCoimbatore International Airport(100 km).
Neighborhoods
[edit]- Bhavani
- Ammapettai
- Sathyamangalam
- Jambai
- Paruvatchi
- Ooratchikottai
- Komarapalayam
- Lakshmi Nagar
- Bhavanisagar
- Appakudal
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References
[edit]- ^"Erode District Taluk and Revenue Division details".Archived fromthe originalon 30 March 2018.Retrieved29 August2015.
- ^Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Andiyur[permanent dead link]
- ^"Anthiyur Kuthirai Santhai - the Hindu".The Hindu.Archived fromthe originalon 12 January 2014.Retrieved13 August2014.