Date of formation: It was first formed on January 1, 2001 during the tenure of DMK party but again merged on economical grounds on 31st March 2002 by the then ruling AIADMK party. Again when DMK came to power, it was again formed on 23rd November 2007 by M.K. Stalin.
Area: 1944 square kilometers
Density of population: 387 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 71.99% - Male: 82.06%, Female: 77.19% (2011)
Boundaries of Ariyalur District
North: Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu
South and South East: Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu
East: Nagappattinam District, Tamil Nadu
West: Perambalur District, Tamil Nadu
Ariyalur District Average Rainfall: 954 mm
Ariyalur District Temperature in Summer: 33 deg C to 40 deg C
Ariyalur District Temperature in Winter: 17 deg C to 30 deg C
ARIYALUR DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Kollidam River, Maruthayaar River
Blocks: Andimadam, Ariyalur, Jayankondam, Sendurai, T.Palur, Thirumanur
Assembly Constituencies: Ariyalur, Jayankondam
Lakes: Iyappan Lake, Ammakulam Lake, Pillayar Kulam Lake, Karungulam Lake
Ariyalur District Nearby Attractions
1. Gangaikondacholapuram (World Heritage Site)
2. Chola Gangam
3. Sri Kaliyuga Varatharaja Perumal Temple
4. Vettakudi Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary
5. Perumal Kovil
6. Sivan Kovil
7. Melapalur
Ariyalur District Facts: This is the third least populous districts of Tamil Nadu after Perambalur and Nilgiris.
Major Agricultural Products: Banana, brinjal, red gram, coriander, coconut, chillies, cholam, sugarcane, cotton, gingelly, green gram
Major Industries: Arasu cements, Sakthi cements, Dalmia cements, Birla cements, Tamil Nadu cements
What is Ariyalur District Famous For: Car festival at Kaliyaperumal temple, limestone deposits, cement industries, huge reserves of lignite
Last Updated : Friday Jun 15 , 2012
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