Vadalur

Vadalur வடலூர்
Town
Vadalur Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 11°33′19″N 79°33′18″E / 11.5552°N 79.5551°ECoordinates: 11°33′19″N 79°33′18″E / 11.5552°N 79.5551°E
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Cuddalore
Population (2011)[1]
• Total	39,514
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Vehicle registration	TN-91( TN-31 till Jun17,2015)

Vadalur (Tamil: வடலூர்) is a panchayat town in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

About the Town

Ramalinga Swamigal, popularly called Vallalar, established the Sathyagnana Sabhai. The Thai Poosam function in January is a festival of this place. The Swamigal sang thousands of songs called Thiru Arutppa. This district was named after him for a while.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,^[2] Vadalur had a population of 25,902. 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%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 61%. In Vadalur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Today, vadalur has grown to become one of the notable towns in South Arcot District. It is the major POC connecting the national highways between Chennai-Kumbakonam-Thanjavur and Cuddalore-Salem-Bangalore.

Vadalur has had its impact of the Lignite Mines effects of its adjacent city, Neyveli. Huge carbon deposits and powerful blasts for lignite mining operations (by the nearby Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC)), is the only polluting factor of Vadalur, an otherwise peaceful town.

Tourism

Satyagnana Sabha

Vadalur attracts lot of tourists from all over the world because of the famous temple Sathaya Gnana Sabha, established by the famous saint Vallalar before 150 years. Every year the auspicious day Thai Poosam is celebrated as a grand occasion which attracts lot of pupil from all over the world.

Features

Jothi or Sacred Light which was lighted by Vallalar himself in the temple, is kept lighted till now over 150 years. This Jothi describes God is light.

Then there is also a place called "SANMARKA SANGAM" which treats all the persons equal.

Notable personalities

Mr.Omandhurar, former chief minister of Tamil Nadu

Education

Average literacy is above the national literacy rate. Some of the state government run schools and colleges include:

1. Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School - Vriddhachalam Main Road Vadalur
2. St.Anto Group Of Institutions - 23/50, Dharma Salai Road, Near Sathiya Gnana Sabai, Vadalur - 607303. Cuddalore Dist. REGISTERED With CENTRAL & STATE GOVT. ISO CERTIFICATE.
3. Fatima Matric Hr Sec School.
4. 7th Day Matric Hr Sec School.
5. Aries arts & science college

Vallalar Gurugulam Higher secondary school

1. Vallalar Arts and science college
2. District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) - Neyveli Main Road Vadalur
3. OPR Nursing college
4. OPR B.ED College
5. Vedha Zenith Tutorial & Tution Centre(VZTC).
6. Foundation for CSR @ Redington,150 Raghavendra city,Serakupam,Vadalur,mob.no.8667246126,8925720298.

See also

• Satyagnana Sabha, Vadalur
• Tamil Nadu helping association

References

1. http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=690338
2. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.