Erode is one of the ten municipal corporations and the headquarters of
Erode districtErode District is a northern district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India, with Erode as its headquarters.Until the year 1996, Erode district was named as Periyar District. Erode District was a part of Coimbatore District until Coimbatore was bifurcated on August 31, 1979. It is also the home of...
,
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai . Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by Puducherry , Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh...
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IndiaIndia, officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the west, and the Bay of Bengal...
.
It is situated on the banks of the river Kaveri, which drives through the city, between 121 ° 19.5" and 11 ° 81.05" North latitude and 77 ° 42.5" and 77 ° 44.5" East longitude.
The city lies in the
Industrial valley chain, formed with the cities of Salem, Namakkal, Erode, Karur, Tirupur, Coimbatore & Pollachi, each separated at an average distance of 55 km from one another.
Located 55 km from Salem, Namakkal, Tirupur, Karur, Sathy and Mettur. (The City is Located at the Centre point of all these places).
The River
BhavaniBhavani is a ferocious aspect of the Hindu goddess Parvati. Bhavani means "giver of life", the power of nature or the source of creative energy. In addition to her ferocious aspect, she is also known as Karunaswaroopini, "filled with mercy"....
flowing from
BhavanisagarBhavanisagar is a panchayat town in Erode district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.-Demographics: India census, Bhavanisagar had a population of 1,00,000. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Bhavanisagar has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of...
enters the city to reach Kaveri at Bhavani Mukkudal(
Tiriveni Sangamam), at the Northern part of the city.
And National Highways (
NH 47National Highway 47, commonly referred to as NH 47, is a busy National Highway in southern India that runs through the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala....
) drives through the City and its Bye-pass splits the city into Erode and Bhavani, which acts as a Bye-pass for both of the
Twin CitiesTwin cities are a special case of two cities or urban centres which are founded in close geographic proximity and then grow into each other over time...
(Erode & Bhavani).
Erode Municipality was constituted in 1871. It has been upgraded from Selection Grade Municipality to Special Grade Municipality with effect from 01.03.1980 as per G.O.Ms.No.349 R.D. & L.A., dated 27.02.1980 and upgraded as Corporation from 1.1.2008.
Erode has been upgraded into a City corporation by Tamil Nadu Government from 01.01.2008, as of
Thandhai PeriyarPeriyar Erode Venkata Ramasamy , also known as Ramaswami, EVR, Thanthai Periyar, or Periyar, was a Dravidian social activist, who founded the Self-Respect Movement and Dravidar Kazhagam....
's Long-term Dream comes true..
Etymology
Erode, Chittode, Perode, Vellode
Puranam says that Erode derives its name from Tamil
Eero Oodai meaning
Two Water Ways, Later by pronunciation turned to ERODE. .
There are no streams in the original township.
According to the legends, Dakshaprajapathi, father-in-law of Shiva, conducted a yaga for which Shiva was not invited. However, his wife, Dakshayini came against the wishes of her husband. However, Dakshayini was heart-broken as she was not welcomed by her parents. She threw herself to the fire in the Yaga kundam and burnt to ashes. On hearing this, Shiva got enraged and severed the fifth head of
BrahmaBrahma is the Hindu god of creation and one of the Trimurti, the others being Vishnu and Shiva. He is not to be confused with the Supreme Cosmic Spirit in Hindu Vedanta philosophy known as Brahman. Brahmā's consort is Saraswati, the goddess of learning...
. Due to the Brahmahatyadosham, the skull remained stuck to
SivaShiva , also known as Rudra is a major Hindu god and one aspect of Trimurti. In the Shaiva tradition of Hinduism, Shiva is seen as the Supreme God...
's palm. He roamed throughout India and only when he arrived at Erode, the skull crashed and formed the Kapala
TirthaA tirtha is a pilgrimage site. Literally, the Sanskrit term tirtha means a ford, a shallow part of a body of water that may be easily crossed...
m. The holy water of Kapala
TirthaA tirtha is a pilgrimage site. Literally, the Sanskrit term tirtha means a ford, a shallow part of a body of water that may be easily crossed...
m can be found today at Arudra Kapaleeswarar Koil temple (to the left of the presiding deity in the form of a well) in Erode. This is also attested by the Bhairava Puranam. This is ratified by the presence of the place names where the other bits of skull shattered around, Vellodu (lit.
white skull), Perodu (lit.
big skull) and Chittodu (lit.
small skull) which are located around Erode. Vaishnavite theory states it is related to the shell of the
KurmaIn Hinduism, Kurma was the second avatar of Vishnu. Like the Matsya Avatara also belongs to the Satya yuga.-Samudra manthan :...
VishnuVishnu , , is the Supreme God in Vaishnavite tradition of Hinduism. Smarta followers of Adi Shankara, among others, venerate Vishnu as one of the five primary forms of God...
which fell at the spot.
Mordern historians including
PeriyarPeriyar may refer to*Periyar River, a major river in Kerala*Periyar District, the erstwhile name for Erode district in Tamil Nadu*Periyar National Park*Periyar University*Periyar Maniammai University...
contend that Erode has its origin in Tamil
Eru Odai meaning
two rivers. This claim is based on the existence of two water courses, Perumpallam in Surampatti and Kalingarayan in Brahmana Periya Agraharam and Kasipalayam, themselves different neighboring villages (municipalities now) distinct outside the border of the old Erode village's boundaries.
History
Erode was under the regime of local Gangakulam kings forming indegenous Chera kings and Western Ganga Dynasty. After a short rule of Cholas with Dharapuram as their Headquarters, Muslims (Modeen Sulthans) took over the rule after which Nayaks of Madurai ruled.
Hyder Ali's Regime
Then Hyder Ali and Tippu Sultan, with occasionally rebelling polygar
Dheeran ChinnamalaiTheeran Chinnamalai was a Kongu chieftain, Palayakkarar from Tamil Nadu who rose up in revolt against the British East India Company in Southern India...
had their sway. In 1799, when Tippu Sultan lost to the British, the
East India CompanyEast India Company was a historical English company, founded in 1600, and chartered with the monopoly of trading with Southeast Asia, East Asia, and India...
took over the administration after hanging
Dheeran ChinnamalaiTheeran Chinnamalai was a Kongu chieftain, Palayakkarar from Tamil Nadu who rose up in revolt against the British East India Company in Southern India...
.
During Hyder Ali's regime, Erode flourished with 300 houses and a population of 1500 . A mud fort, with a garrison of 4000 soldiers surrounded by coconut groves and fertile lands formed the boundary with river Kaveri on the north and Kalingarayanpalayam channel as the eastward boundary (By Bucchanan 7th and 8 November 1800).
Owing to the successive wars of Marathas, Mysore and British invasions, Erode almost was deserted and ruined. However, as peace was restored by the British, people returned and settled here. Within a year it began to show growth.
The garrison withdrew in 1807, and the ruined fort at the centre of the city was leveled as a relief work during the famine of 1877. The place enclosed within the rampart was occupied by houses.
Nayakar's Rule
Due to in-fighting in the Pandian Kingdom, the Muslim rulers from Delhi interfered and thus the area fell into the hands of Madurai Sultanate. This region was later wrested by Vijaya Nagar rulers after over throwing the Madurai Sultanate. For a few years, the area remained under Vijaya Nagar rule and later under the independent control of Madurai Nayakas. The rule of Muttu Virappa Nayak and later that of Thirumalai Nayak were marked by internal strife and intermittent wars which ruined the Kingdom. As a result of this, the Kongu region in which the present Erode District is situated, fell into the hands of the Mysore rulers from whom Hyder Ali took over the area. Later, consequent of the fall of Tippu Sultan of Mysore in 1799, the Kongu region came to be ceded to the East India Company by the Maharaja of Mysore who was restored to power by the company after defeating Tippu Sultan. From then, till 1947 when India attained independence, the area remained under British control who initiated systematic revenue administration in the area.
The Fort
But now at the place of Fort there found Lord Shiva Temple and Perumal (Kasturi Aranganathar) Temple combinely enforcing the unity of Vainavam & Saivam.
The V.O.Chidamabaram Park
The well at "Pechiparai Dam" situated at the present V.O.C.Park was once celebrated for its "wholesome and milky water". There are two old temples - one dedicated to Lord Siva and the other to Lord Vishnu.
Earlier Administration
Erode District was a part of
CoimbatoreCoimbatore , also known as Kovai , is the second largest city in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative headquarters of the Coimbatore District and a major textile and engineering hub of India, especially Southern India. It is part of the ancient Kongu Nadu region of Tamil...
and has its history intervened with Coimbatore district. It is difficult to separately deal with the history of Erode region. Together with Coimbatore district, Erode formed part of the ancient Kongu country known as
Kongu NaduThe name Kongu Nadu originated from the term Kongu, meaning nectar or honey in Sangam Tamil metamorphically referring to the honey or nectar like landscape, forests and the people living in the western regions of Tamil Nadu. The ancient Sangam Tamil literature Pathirruppathu describes about the...
, whose history dates back to the Sangam era. It is found that in the early days, this area was occupied by tribes, most prominent among them being the "Kosars" reportedly having their headquarters at 'Kosamputhur' which is believed to have in due course become Coimbatore. These tribes were overpowered by the Rashtrakutas from whom the region fell into the hands of the Cholas who ruled supreme during the time of Raja Raja Chola. On the decline of Cholas, the Kongunadu came to be occupied by the Chalukyas and later by the Pandyas and Hoysalas.
Jurisdiction
Erode DistrictErode District is a northern district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India, with Erode as its headquarters.Until the year 1996, Erode district was named as Periyar District. Erode District was a part of Coimbatore District until Coimbatore was bifurcated on August 31, 1979. It is also the home of...
came into being as a result of the bifurcation of
Coimbatore DistrictCoimbatore District is one of the more affluent and industrially advanced districts of the state of Tamil Nadu in India. The headquarters of the district is Coimbatore city, the second largest city in Tamil Nadu, which is located approximately 497 km from Chennai, the state capital, and 330 km...
, through the G.O.Ms.No.1917, Revenue dated 31.08.1979.
Bhavani, Dharapuram, Erode and Sathyamangalam taluks were included in Coimbatore district which had a composite character, at the beginning of the century. Of these, Sathyamangalam Taluk was renamed as Gobichettipalayam taluk retaining Sathyamangalam as a sub-taluk. In 1975, Sathyamangalam sub-taluk was upgraded into a taluk. In 1979 Perundurai Sub Taluk was upgraded into taluk and 1981 Kangayam Sub Taluk was upgraded in; to taluk. These seven taluks were grouped together to constitute the new district of Erode. Now Dharapuram taluk and Kangeyam taluk, parts of newly formed
Tirupur DistrictTirupur is a district of the Indian state Tamil Nadu, formed in October 2008. This district is formed with these taluks from Coimbatore district and Erode district: Tirupur, Avanashi, Palladam, Dharapuram, Kangeyam and Udumalpet...
. Uttukuli a panchayat town, part of Perundurai Taluk moved to Tirupur District now.
City Administration
Erode city is administrated by
Erode Municipal CorporationThe City Municipal Corporation of Erode is a civic body that governs Erode city, India. The corporation is headed by a Mayor who presides over 72 councillors who represent 74 wards in the city....
, with Six Zones and 99 Wards(including Pallipalayam). It also serves as the headquarters of the district with the same name (Erode District). The city has one Member of Parliament constituency. The city is headed by a Mayor, the Deputy Mayor and several councillors elected by people representing administrative wards; as well as a corporation Commissioner of the rank of IAS to administer the city. The district is headed by the District Collector of the rank of IAS. The District court is the highest court of appeal in Erode. The city has seen moderate to high development in spite of funds constraint.
Surrounding Administrations
Erode Municipal Corporation is surrounded by,
SurampattiSurampatti is a Grade three Municipality in Erode district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.-Demographics: India census, Surampatti had a population of 31,737. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Surampatti has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average...
Special Grade Municipality,
KarungalKarungal is a panchayat town in Kanniyakumari district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.-Demographics: India census, Karungal had a population of 15,832. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Karungal has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%:...
palayamPalayam is a beautiful and greenary village situated under Neyyoor town panchayat in Kanyakumari district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.- Demographics :...
first grade municipality,
VeerappanchatramVeerappanchatram is a Municipal town in Erode district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It is a part of Erode City, at 6 km from junction.-Demographics:...
special grade municipality,
PallipalayamPallipalayam is a Municipality town, located as a part of Erode City. It'll be included in newer Erode District. Presently it is in Namakkal district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu....
municipaliity, Kasipalayam second grade municipality,
BPAgraharam selection grade town panchayat,
ChithodeChithode is a panchayat town in Erode district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.It is a Sub-urb of Erode City.It occupies the cities major Mofussil Bus Station.It takes 15 minutes drive from the central bus station & 20 minutes from the junction....
special grade town panchayat,
ThindalThindal is a selection Grade town located 7km from Erode junction, Tamilnadu, India, well known for the Temple of Lord Muruga [velaiyuda swami temple].It is now being a part of Erode City, going to occupy a Mofussil Bus Terminus of the City soon....
special grade town panchayat,
Luckapuram town panchayat,
Nasiyanur town panchayat,
BhavaniBhavani is a ferocious aspect of the Hindu goddess Parvati. Bhavani means "giver of life", the power of nature or the source of creative energy. In addition to her ferocious aspect, she is also known as Karunaswaroopini, "filled with mercy"....
selection grade municipality and
KomarapalayamKomarapalayam is a textile town situated on the bank of the Cauvery river, Ganga River of South India, in Namakkal District, Tamilnadu, India. Komarapalayam is also called as Kumarapalayam or B. Komarapalayam....
selection grade municipalities.
Erode City includes three
Panchayat Unions namely Erode West, Erode Central and Erode East(Pallipalayam), Bhavani, Modakurichi & Perundurai Unions.
Erode City is covered by two Taluks namely, Erode West & Erode East(Pallipalayam) and also by Bhavani, Perundurai & Sivagiri.
City Police
The city's police force is headed by a Superintendent of police (SP). This post will soon be replaced by a City Police Commissioner in the rank of Inspector General (IG) of Police. The initiatives of the district police include a portal for accident prone places through google maps, the mobile phone number of the Highway patrol, Streaming videos of important Signals in Erode city, Police Stations in Erode City, Accident Charts.
City Police stations
- City central
- Fort (PS Park)
- Karungal
- Pallipalayam
- Veerappan Chatram
- BP Agraharam
- Collectorate
- Thindal
- Surampatty
- Taluk
- Solar
- Railway Junction
- Central Bus Stand
- Chittode
- Bhavani
- Kalingarayan
- Komarapalayam
Location & Boundaries
Erode is located at a distance of 100 km east of Coimbatore and is situated on the banks of the river Cauvery and at which river Bhavani enters the Cauvery and flows down the city, between 11 ° 19.5" and 11 ° 81.05" North latitude and 77 ° 42.5" and 77 ° 44.5" East latitude. Erode local planning area extends over an area of 76.21Sq km with the population of about 5 lakhs (City) and about 30 Lakhs (District) as per 2006 (estimated).
It is the fourth largest city in Tamil Nadu in area wise (including Pallipalayam, but not officially merged). It has an average elevation of 183 metres (600 feet).
Erode central city lies on the western banks of the
riverA river is a natural watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing toward an ocean, a lake, a sea or another river. In a few cases, a river simply flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water...
kaveri and
pallipalayam on the eastern banks of the same.
Bhavani to the north of central city on its western banks, at the confluence of the river bhavani and
Komarapalayam on the eastern bank of kaveri, opposite to bhavani and to the north of Pallipalayam.
Sub-Urbs of the City
- Ayegoundenpalayam
- Ganapathipalayam Nallroad
- Thindal
Thindal is a selection Grade town located 7km from Erode junction, Tamilnadu, India, well known for the Temple of Lord Muruga [velaiyuda swami temple].It is now being a part of Erode City, going to occupy a Mofussil Bus Terminus of the City soon....
- Solar
Solar - Introduction
Solar - the short form of Solarpudur, is a selection Grade residential town located 6 km from Erode junction, Tamilnadu, India, well known for the Temple of Lord Muruga at Lakkapuram Hill. Solar includes the geographical area that is now called as "Solar Pirivu" and the...
- SPB Colony
- Chithode
Chithode is a panchayat town in Erode district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.It is a Sub-urb of Erode City.It occupies the cities major Mofussil Bus Station.It takes 15 minutes drive from the central bus station & 20 minutes from the junction....
- Pallipalayam
Pallipalayam is a Municipality town, located as a part of Erode City. It'll be included in newer Erode District. Presently it is in Namakkal district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu....
Agraharam
- BP Agraharam
- RN Pudur
- Mamarathupalayam
- Rangampalayam
- Luckapuram
- KK Nagar
- Muthampalayam
- Kalingarayanpalayam
- Bhavani
Bhavani is a ferocious aspect of the Hindu goddess Parvati. Bhavani means "giver of life", the power of nature or the source of creative energy. In addition to her ferocious aspect, she is also known as Karunaswaroopini, "filled with mercy"....
- Komarapalayam
Komarapalayam is a textile town situated on the bank of the Cauvery river, Ganga River of South India, in Namakkal District, Tamilnadu, India. Komarapalayam is also called as Kumarapalayam or B. Komarapalayam....
- Perundurai
Perundurai is a panchayat town and taluk in Erode district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on National Highway 47 between Salem and Coimbatore. It is 19 kilometres from Erode, 80 kilometres from Coimbatore and Salem. Perundurai has developed into a small industrial centre...
- Nasiyanur
Nasiyanur is a panchayat town in Erode district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.-Demographics: India census, Nasiyanur had a population of 9902. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Nasiyanur has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male...
- N.Uttukuli
- Savadipalayam
- Modakurichi
Modakurichi is a panchayat town in Erode district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It is located as a suburb of Erode City, at a distance of 15 km from Erode Central Bus Station & 8 km from Solar Bus Station....
- Kavundachipalayam
- V.Vellode
- Mullamparappu
- AvalPoondurai
Avalpoondurai is a panchayat town in Erode district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.- Demographics : India census, Avalpoondurai had a population of 11,230. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Avalpoondurai has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national...
- Kokrayanpet
- Arikkarankattur
- Vellottamparappu
Vellottamparappu is a panchayat town in Erode district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.-Demographics: India census, Vellottamparappu had a population of 8129. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Vellottamparappu has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national...
- Kodumudi
- Tamil Nagar, Kollampalayam
City Extension
Erode Region-I
In the center of the city, about a mile east of the fort is an old & longest 4 lane bridge that spans the river Kaveri, which divides the city into two, i.e., Erode Fort, Karungalpalayam &
PallipalayamPallipalayam is a Municipality town, located as a part of Erode City. It'll be included in newer Erode District. Presently it is in Namakkal district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu....
.
Due to the river separating the city, it is not only considered for district boundary instead also separates pallipalayam and its surroundings to
Namakkal DistrictNamakkal District is an administrative district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The district was bifurcated from Salem District with Namakkal town as Head Quarters on 25-07-1996 and started to function independently from 01-01-1997...
.
But there is a plan & proposal to include Pallipalayam and SPB Colony with
Erode Municipal CorporationThe City Municipal Corporation of Erode is a civic body that governs Erode city, India. The corporation is headed by a Mayor who presides over 72 councillors who represent 74 wards in the city....
. If its integrated, Erode will become the
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Largest Urban Agglomeration in Tamil Nadu.
Bhavani Region-II(Proposed)
Twin City of Erode
Bhavani is in Erode district
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai . Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by Puducherry , Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh...
,
IndiaIndia, officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the west, and the Bay of Bengal...
, being a sub-urb of Erode City. It lies at the confluence of
Kaveri riverThe Kaveri River , also spelled Cauvery in English, is one of the major rivers of India, which is considered sacred by Hindus...
and Bhavani river.
Sangameswarar TempleSangameswarar alayam known as Kooduthurai by locals, the temple of Lord Shiva in [Bhavani], Tamil Nadu, India. The temple was built at the confluence of Kaveri river,Bhavani river and ‘agaya gangai’, an invisible underground water source...
built at the confluence of these rivers, is a pilgrimage and tourism spot of Tamil Nadu government. Bhavani also known as Carpet city, as the leading business of the town is carpet export to European countries.
Bhavani is about 7 miles away from Erode railway junction and nearly a 5 miles drive from Central Bus Station.
Soon the City Boundary limit will be extended up to the SPB Colony of Namakkal district and there is a proposal to integrate Bhavani and Komarapalayam with the City Metro extension as two divisions (Erode Region-I & Bhavani Region -II).
Direction Compass
Erode City Direction Compass
Out-Reach from Erode
Department of Posts
A Central Postal Division is there headed by Erode. Erode has two Head Post Offices.
Famous Personalities from Erode
- Thandhai Periyar
Periyar Erode Venkata Ramasamy , also known as Ramaswami, EVR, Thanthai Periyar, or Periyar, was a Dravidian social activist, who founded the Self-Respect Movement and Dravidar Kazhagam....
- Modern Dean
- Tiruppur Kumaran
Tiruppur Kumaran was an Indian revolutionary, who participated in the Indian independence movement. Kumaran was born in Chennimalai, a small town in the Erode District in Tamil Nadu region of south India. Kumaran died from injuries sustained from a Police assault during a protest march against the...
-Chennimalai - Freedom Fighter (Kodi Kaatha Kumaran)
- Srinivasa Ramanujan
Srīnivāsa Aiyangār Rāmānujan FRS, better known as Srinivasa Iyengar Ramanujan was an Indian mathematician and self taught genius who, with almost no formal training in pure mathematics, made substantial contributions to mathematical analysis, number theory, infinite series and continued...
- Great Mathematician
- K. B. Sundarambal
Kodumadi Balambal Sundarambal was a renowned stage artist and singer of South India. She was popularly referred to as the "Queen of the Indian stage." She was noted both for her resonant, vibrant voice and for the dignity of her performances. A political activist during the Indian independence...
- Actress & Singer(Ovvaiyar)
- Erode Tamilanban - Poet & Writer
- Koteeswara Iyer
Koteeswara Iyer , was a composer of Carnatic music. He was a grandson of Kavi Kunjara Bharati. Koteeswara Iyer studied music under Poochi Srinivasa Iyengar and Patnam Subramania Iyer...
- Dheeran Chinnamalai
Theeran Chinnamalai was a Kongu chieftain, Palayakkarar from Tamil Nadu who rose up in revolt against the British East India Company in Southern India...
- Freedom Fighter
- E.V.K.Sampath Famous Orator
- E.V.K.S.Elangovan Ex-Union Minister
- Ashoka Kandasami Businessman, Industrialist, Film Maker
Cuisine of the City
Erode cuisine is predominantly south Indian with
riceRice is the seed of a monocot plant Oryza sativa, of the grass family . As a cereal grain, it is the most important staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in East, South, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and the West Indies...
as its base. Erode flavours are generally fairly mild. Most locals still retain their rural flavour, with many restaurants serving food on a
banana leaf. North Indian,
ChineseChinese cuisine originated in China and has become widespread in many other parts of the world — from Asia to the Americas, Australia, Western Europe and Southern Africa. In recent years, connoisseurs of Chinese cuisine have also sprouted in Eastern Europe and South Asia...
and continental cuisines are also available.
Mysorepa (a sweet made from
lentilThe lentil or daal or dal , considered a type of pulse, is a bushy annual plant of the legume family, grown for its lens-shaped seeds...
flour and
gheeGhee is a class of clarified butter that originated in South Asia, and is commonly used in South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine .-Preparation:Ghee is made by simmering unsalted...
), idly,
dosaThe dosa is a crepe made from rice and black lentils. It is a typical dish in South Indian cuisine, eaten for breakfast or dinner, and is rich in carbohydrates and protein. It is believed by some that dosa had its roots in the Temple Streets of Udupi, Karnataka....
, Halwa (a sweet made of different ingredients like milk, wheat, rice) and vada-sambar and Biryani are popular among the locals. Coffee shops and pizza houses have been on the increase, and serve as meeting places for young people.
Garam Poori (
BeetThe beet is a plant in the amaranth family. It is best known in its numerous cultivated varieties, the most well known of which is probably the red root vegetable known as the beetroot or garden beet...
Salsa mixed with puffed rice) is a very popular evening snack, which goes with Thattuvadai (lentil chips).
Pallipalayam Chicken is famous throughout South India.
The
Mutton Treat (Keda Virunthu) is mostly famous at any occasion and also available in most of the Restaurants and Hotels.
Places of Interest
- Thanthai Periyar Memorial House, E.V.R Street - 2 km from Erode Junction.
- V.O.C park, near Central Bus Terminus
- Thindal malai - 7 km from Central Bus Terminus & Junction, temple of Lord Muruga
- Kongu Tirupati - SPB Colony, 5 km from Central Bus station.
- Perumal Malai - 7 km from Central & 4 km from Chithode & 3 km from Bhavani Terminals.
- Bhavani(Tiriveni Sangamam) - 11 km from Erode Junction and 4 km from Chithode
Chithode is a panchayat town in Erode district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.It is a Sub-urb of Erode City.It occupies the cities major Mofussil Bus Station.It takes 15 minutes drive from the central bus station & 20 minutes from the junction....
Terminus - Confluence of rivers Bhavani, Cauvery and Saraswathi in the Sangameshwar temple
- Ooratchi Kottai Malai - 3 km from Bhavani & 16 km from Central Terminus.
- Vellode - 10 km from Erode Junction - Birds Sanctuary
- Nanjai Uthukkuli village - Kangayampalayam - 13 km south of Erode Central - Natratdeeswar Temple. This is temple of Lord Shiva. The speciality of this temple is that it has been placed in the center of the Cauvery river. Tamil New Year (Chitthirai Muthal Naal) is a famous celebration in this temple.
- Aval Poondurai - 13 km from Erode, Very old Jain Temple & Bairava Temple.
- Perundurai-15 km from Erode Central, well known for its SIPCOT estate and has shown an exponential development in real estate
- Tiruchengode
Tiruchengode is a city and municipality located in the modern day Namakkal District, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The famous Ardhanareeswarar hill temple is situated in Tiruchengode...
-15 km from Central Bus Station famous for Red-hill Arthanareeswarar Temple.
- Sivagiri - Famous for Handloom and Powerlooms Textiles. Velayudaswami Car fest in Chithirai (Pournami), famous for Muruga and Pon-Kaliamman Temple - 28 km from Erode city central and 20 km from Solar Bus terminus
- Chennimalai - 29 km from Erode, well known town for handloom clothes, temple of Lord Muruga
- Pachaimalai & Pavazhamalai Hill Temples of Lord Muruga near Gobi
- Pushpagiri
Pushpagiri, at 1,712 meters, is the highest peak in Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary in the Western Ghats of Karnataka. It is located in the Somwarpet Taluk, 20 km from Somwarpet Town northern part of Kodagu district....
Hill Temple of Lord Muruga near Vellakoil.
- Nava
Nava is a municipality in the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias, Spain. It is also the name of one of the parishes in this municipality, as well as the name of the municipal capital....
Brindavan Mutt & Temple near Pallipalayam, Erode
- Sankagiri - Famous Hill fort of Tippu Sultan, who ruled Erode, located 30 km from Central & 20 km from Bhavani Terminus.
- Kodumudi - 35 km from Erode - a town on the banks of the river Cauvery with a lot of temples
- Gobichettipalayam - well known for movie filming; famous temples including Pariyur Amman Temple, which is entirely built by marble stones - 30 km from Chithode & 35 km from Central Terminus.
- Kodiveri - The favourite Shooting spot on the banks of the Bhavani river located near Gobichetipalayam, popularly known for movie filming.
- Kangayam - (Sivan Hills) Sivan malai - Lord Muruga Temple - 45 from Erode
- Bhavanisagar Dam, Near Sathyamangalam, Erode
- Bannari Amman Temple located near Sathyamangalam
- Sathyamangalam forest - a sanctuary for wild animals
- Kundri - a good hilly area near Kadambur, Sathyamangalam
- Kulavilakku Amman Kovil(Mannathampalayam) near Ganapathipalayam Nallroad 18 km from Erode.Beautiful cauvery river view from temple,greenery location .
Infrastructure
Infrastructure is recognised as the most important factor as well as promoter of industrial activity in the economy. Availability of Power, Water, Transportation, Industrial Estate, Finance and Technical Education are the important infrastructure for industrial development. Erode surroundings has a good infrastructural base.
Industries
Erode is one among the industrially developing Cities. Industry and Trade occupy a place of prominence in the economy of the City. Industries that flourished in early days in and around Erode area were handloom weaving and carpet manufacturing. The advent of modern era has changed these industries to some extent and the powerloom weaving is slowly replacing it. There are 24189 registered SSI units as on 31.12.2000 in the district besides 59 Large Scale Units.
Loom-World
This area has a high concentration of powerloom and handloom weaving, Rice milling, Edible oil expelling units. The other industries are Tanneries, Chemical & Plastic Products, Paper Products, Basic Metal Products industries etc.
Small Scale Industries
Small Scale Industries are providing large-scale employment next to Agriculture in this area. It have played a very important role in the area's economy by providing large scale employment opportunities at fairly low capital cost, a wide industrial base, easy scattering of industries in rural areas and concentration of certain industrial groups at specific areas.
The city stands
first for the highest number of units in
- Beverages
- Jute, Hemp & Mesta Textile Products
- Turmeric production
It stands
second in the following sectors.
- Food Products
- Cotton Textiles
It stands
fourth in
Large Scale Industries
There are 70 Large Scale Industries in this district. Most of the units are cotton textiles. 57 units are textile industries. The following table shows the number of large scale units product wise.
Industries No of Units
Textile Industries 57
Engineering Industries 3
Sugar Mills 2
Oil Extraction 1
Others 7
Total 70
Cottage Industries
Cottage Industries are providing large scale employment with low cost investment. In Erode District there are 5915 units registered under cottage industries as on 31.03.2003 and they are providing employment to 6018 persons. Among them the major type of industries are given below.
Cottage Industries No of Units Employment
Tailoring units 2284 2288
Weaving of Cotton, Wool, Jute and Silk 963 963
Leather Products 809 810
Coir & Coir Products 302 303
Gem cutting 218 281
Pickle and Mixture making 317 320
Beedi Manufacturing 121 135
Coconut leaf Thatching 319 320
Puffed Rice 110 120
Wood Industry 209 213
Dehydrated / Dried fruits & vegetables 88 90
Pottery 107 107
Bamboo Baskets 68 68
Handicraft Units
Like cottage industries, handicraft units are also providing employment to the rural artisans. In Erode District there are 8222 units providing employment to 8300 person. The major types of activities are furnished in the table.
Handicrafts Activity No of Units Employment
Readymade Garments 1993 1999
Handloom Cloth 1128 1132
Leather 913 940
Agarbathi 401 420
Carpets 1659 1659
Palm Leaf Articles 273 273
Incease Perfumery 201 201
Artistic Printing 147 147
Jewellery 124 124
Bamboo, Cane etc. 196 198
Hand Printing 240 247
Wood Work 196 196
Embroiding Works 751 764
Leather Tanning
Erode is the prime city for tanning of leather from raw hides to a semi finished product called WET Blue and they are traded to Chennai, Ambur, Ranipet, Bangalore, Kolkata, Dewas for making the finished products.
The history of the Leather industry at Erode dates back to 1906 and most of the leathers made at Erode were being exported to U.K. and Europe. The Erode Tanners preferred mostly to do cow and buff hides.
Pickled goat skins were exported for quite some time during the early 1950s. During that period, E.I. Tanned (East India Tanned) Leathers were manufactured at Erode. East India tanning means tanning of leathers by using barks and nuts from plants and trees only without using any chemicals. So it is also known as vegetable tanned leather.
Erode’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for year 2008 stood at 15.5 per cent was the first in the State and ahead of the State’s [GDP] by 4 per cent, Collector T. Udhayachandran said.
Some of the famous firms in respective firms who have stood apart and resulted in such high GDP growth rates are:
Turmeric:
1. Sakthi Masala
2. Amar Agarwal Foods
Steels:
1. Agni Steels
Egg:
1. SKM fields
Super Markets:
1. Kannan
2. Sangetha
3. Sakthi Super Markets
4. More
5. Nilgris
Leather:
1. KKSK
Education
Erode is primarily an industrial and agricultural Area. The people of this generation are showing much importance to education as well. Due to this fact, Erode has developed into an educational hub.
A lot of people from all over the country (especially South India) come and do their higher education in this area. All this growth can be attributed to the high entrepreneurial skills of the people from this area.
The
KONGU Institutions at 10 km to the West & the
K.S.R Institutions at 10 km to the East of the City(Tiruchengode) are the two top Colleges in Tamil Nadu.
Institute of Technologies
- Institute of Road and Transport Technology
Institute of Road and Transport Technology is an engineering institution located in Erode, India, run by the Transport Department of the Government of Tamilnadu and is listed under category II colleges by the Directorate of Technical Education. The principal is Dr. B...
(IRTT), Chithode. Website : http://www.irtt.ac.in
IRTT
Institute of Road and Transport Technology is an engineering institution located in Erode, India, run by the Transport Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu and is listed under category II colleges by the Directorate of Technical Education. The current principal is Dr. B. Viswanathan.
The Institute Of Road and Transport Technology (IRTT) was established in the year 1984 as Automobile research oriented Engineering College. It is run by All Transport Corporations of Government of Tamil Nadu. The Institute is located in a sprawling lush green campus of 350 acres. It provides a congenial atmosphere for Technical Education. It is 15 km from Erode Railway Station and Half a km from the NH-47 between Bhavani and Chithode.
The college is affiliated with Anna University, Coimbatore.
The Institute offers 4 year Undergraduate Engineering Courses in Automobile, Civil, CSE,ECE,EEE, IT and Mechanical Engineering, as well as 2 year Postgraduate ME (structural engineering and Thermal Engineering) and 3 year Postgraduate MCA course.
This college is located above a hill which give us a pleasant place to study. Fully filled with trees and other colourful plants. Those who studied here, got the good remuneration in their life. Lot of companies are visiting for placement.
- Kongu Vellalar Institute of Technology Trust - KONGU ( KVITT )
KONGU
The Kongu Engineering College (KEC) is an ISO certified institution located at Perundurai in Erode district of Tamil Nadu in India. It was founded by Kongu Vellalar Institute of Technology Trust (KVITT) in 1983. To achieve technical excellence in their rural areas, 41 philanthropists from different walks of life who realized the need for technical education formed KVITT.
BIT
The Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam was founded by Dr. S.V. Balasubramaniam in 1996.[citation needed] The college lies besides the bavani river with the Western Ghats as the backdrop. The college runs under the leadership of its director Dr. S K Sundararaman and Principal Dr.A. Shanmugam
It has a number of departments and schools: Computer Applications, Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Information Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, Biotechnology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Textile Technology, Fashion Technology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,electrical & instrumentation.
There are also a number of clubs, societies and forums that encompass a host of activities including sports
The Institute is developing an industry liaison cell that will enable effective interaction with the industry.
- Bannari Amman Institute of Technology
The Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam was founded by Dr. S.V. Balasubramaniam in 1996. The college lies besides the bavani river with the Western Ghats as the backdrop. The college runs under the leadership of its director Dr. S K Sundararaman and Principal Dr.A...
(BITs), Sathy, Erode
KSR
"AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR A GREATER ACHIEVER"
- KSR Institutes of Technology, Tiruchengode
- KSR Teacher Training Institute, Tiruchengode
- KSR Arts & Science College, Tiruchengode
- KSR Dental College, Tiruchengode
- KSR College of Engineering, Tiruchengode
- KSR Polytechnic College, Tiruchengode
- KSR College of Education, Tiruchengode
- KSR Industrial Training Institute, Tiruchengode
- KSR Matriculation & Hr. Sec. School, Tiruchengode
- KSR Rajammal Rangasamy School, Tiruchengode
http://www.collegesintamilnadu.com/Arts_Science/ksr_arts.htm
Builders Institute
- Builders Institute of Technology - EBET (Erode Builders Educational Trust) Group of Institutions, Palaya Kottai, Erode
Regional Institute of Engineering Technology
- Regional Institute of Engineering Technology, Erode
- Erode Sengunthar Engineering college (ESEC), Thudupathi (Erode Sengunthar Trust)
Erode Sengunthar Engineering College is situated at Thudupathi, 5 km away from Perundurai, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. It is a well renowned college for its quality education
- Vellalar Educational Trusts (VET owns Velalar College of Engg and Tech, Vellalar Arts college for women, Vellalar Matric School, Vellalar State Board School, Vellalar Teacher Training, Vellalar Nursing,Thindal) (www.vellalar.com)
- Maharaja Educational Trusts (Engineering, Polytechnic) (www.maharaja.in)
- SSM Educational Trusts (Engineering College, Polytechnic College)
- Sasurie College Of Engineering (Engineering, MBA, MCA)
- Nandha Educational Trusts (Engineering, Polytechnic), Erode
- Nandha Institute of Technology
- Erode Institute of Technology (EIT), Kavindapadi, Erode
- Erode Institute of Chemical Technology (EICT), Vijayamangalam
- Sri Venkateshwara Educational Trusts (Engineering College, School), Gobi, Erode
- SSM Institute of Textile Technology
- Al-Ameen Institute of Technology, N.Uttukuli, Erode
- M.P.Nachimuthu M.Jaganathan Engineering college, Chennaimalai (MPNMJ), Erode
- JKK Group of Technology Institutes, Bhavani
- Ramanathan College of Engineering, Vijayamangalam, Erode
- Ragavendra Polytechnic, Komarapalayam
- Erode Excel Group of Institutions, Komarapalayam, Erode
- Selva Kumar Engineering College, Sivagiri, Erode
- Rabindranath Tagore College of Engineering, Erode
Medical
IRT Perundurai Medical College
- IRT Perundurai Medical College (IRT-PMCH), Perundurai, Erode
- Nandha Institute of Pharmacy & Nursing
- Erode College of Pharmacy
- Coimbatore Institute of Pharmacy
- KSR Institute of Pharmacy & Nursing
Teacher Training
D.I.E.T Perundurai
- D.I.E.T - District Institute of Educational Training, Perundurai, Erode
- Sara Women's Institute, Erode
Some Arts & Science Colleges
- http://ksrcas.edu KSR Arts & Science College, Tiruchengode
- Erode Arts and Science college for Men, Rangampalayam, Erode
- Erode Arts for Women, Erode
- Sri Vasavi College for Arts & Science, Chithode,Erode
- Amman Arts & Science College, Chithode.Erode
- N.P.M.J College of Arts & Science, Erode
- CSI College of Arts & Science, PS Park
- Vellalar Arts women, Thindal
- Navarasam Arts Women, Arachalur
- K M College of Arts & Science, Muthur
- Cherraan's College, Thituarai, Chennimalai
- Maharaja Arts Women's, Erode
- Rabindranath Tagore women's, Erode
Schools
Public Schools - International & CBSE
- Maharaja International School
- Indu International School
- Geethanjali Public School
Matriculations & State Boards
- Shri Ganga Matriculation Hr. Sec. School, Ingur, Erode
- A.E.T. Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Erode
- Rajendran Matric Hr.Sec.School, Vadugapatti
- Bharathi Vidya Bhavan Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Thindal, Erode
- Vellalar Matriculation Girls Hr. Sec. School, Thindal, Erode
- Kalaimagal Kalvi Nilayam Hr. Sec. School, Erode
- Erode Hindu Kalvi Nilayam Matric Hr.Sec. School, Mamarathupalayam, Erode
- SVN Matric and Hr.Sec. school, Erode
- SSM Lakshmi Ammal Matriculations Hr. Sec. School, Komarapalayam
- Bharathi Kalvi Nilayam, Nasiyanur
- Christhu Jyothi Matriculation Hr. Sec. School, B.P.Agraharam, Erode
- Kongu Kalvi Nilayam, Rangampalayam, Erode
- Carmel Matriculation Hr. Sec School, Kollampalayam, Erode
- Naga Memorial Matriculation School, Thirunagar colony, Erode
- Shri Maha Matriculation Hr. Sec. School, Ingur, Erode
- Al Ameen Educational Trust, Erode
- Sri Sakthi Vidya Nikethan, Rangampalayam, Erode
- Kongu National Matriculation school, Nanjanapuram, Perundurai Road, Erode
- Railway colony corporation higher secondary school,kollampalayam,erode
Health-Care
A huge number of Health care organizations are available in the city. Several Ambulance service providers are also available to help the people in an emergency.
- Sri Athi sathya Hospital
- Kovai Medical Centre Multi speciality Hospitals
- CK Hospitals
- Lotus Multi & Super speciality Hospitals
- Vasan eye care hospital
- MMCH Hospital
- Dr. Agarwal's eye hospitals
- Arasan Eye Hospitals
- Sakthi Care Center
- Baby Hospitals
- Erode Trust Hospitals
- Senthil Nerve & Ortho Care Center
- ESI Hospitals
- KMCH - Erode Center
- KMCH - Perundurai Center
- LKM Hospitals
- IRT PMCH Hospitals
- SKM Siddha & Ayurvedha Clinic
- Ajay Gastro Hospitals
- Arcees Maternity Center
- Brain & Spine Clinic
- CSI Multi-speciality Hospitals
- City Hospitals
- Erode Heart & Child Care Center
- Erode Cancer Cure & Research Center
- Erode Kidney Care Center
- Yang-fu Acupuncture Hospitals
- Rajam Sidha Hospitals
Media
Print
DailyThanthi,
Dina Malar Dina Malar or "Daily Malar" is daily Tamil newspaper in Tirunelveli, Chennai, Trichy, Madurai, Erode and Coimbatore, India. It was founded by T. V. Ramasubbaiyer. Dinamalar was started by a Brahmin family. T. V...
, Kalai Kadir, Dina Boomi and
Malai Malar Malai Malar is daily evening Tamil newspaper in Chennai and Coimbatore, India. It is owned by Daily Thanti group. It was founded by Aditanar in 1977 at Coimbatore....
(evening daily) are the prominent Tamil news dailies currently printed in the city.
The HinduThe Hindu is a leading English-language Indian daily newspaper. With a circulation of 1.45 million, The Hindu is the second-largest circulated daily English newspaper in the India after Times of India, and slightly ahead of the Economic Times...
, Deccan Chronicle
and The New Indian ExpressThe New Indian Express is a newspaper with its head office based in Chennai in south India. It was started in 1932 as the Indian Express, under the ownership of Chennai-based Veradharajulu Naidu. In 1991, following the death of the then owner Ramnath Goenka, the Goenka's family split the group into...
are the three widely read English newspapers in the region.
Local TV
- King TV - 1
- King TV - 2
- Polimer TV
- Karan TV
- MCN TV
are the local cable television networks.
Radio stations
Erode City is served on the FM dial by Suriyan FM, frequency 93.5 MHz, run by the Sun Network, and Kodai FM (AIR) frequency 100.5 MHz (Kodaikanal), 103.7 MHz (Yercaud), by the Government of India, Radio Mirchi and Hello FM's based on Coimbatore. 90.4 FM Kongu Engg College FM and Sengunthar Engg College FM are the radio stations run by educational institutions.
Transportation
Delhi Assam Roadways Corporation Ltd.
Sri Veeramathiyamman Tower,Door No. 2,
Second Floor, Kottaiyar Street,
2nd Lane, Indira Nagar,
Erode - 638003
0424-3249600
9363069169
Erode is well connected with bus, air and train transport which contributes to the economic development of the city. The people of Erode are known to travel more compared to people from other parts of Tamil Nadu.
Airways
Nearest airports to the city are
- Coimbatore Airport
Coimbatore International Airport is an international airport located in Peelamedu, serving Coimbatore. It was previously known as Peelamedu Aerodrome or Coimbatore Civil Aerodrome...
(80 km)
- Tiruchirapalli Airport
Tiruchirapalli Airport or Trichy Airport is a major airport mostly serving Tiruchirapalli and adjacent districts in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The airport, located on the NH 210 Tiruchirapalli-Rameswaram highway, is south of the city centre...
(135 km)
- Salem Airport
Salem Airport may refer to:* Salem Airport a public use airport in Salem, Arkansas, United States * Salem Airport a public use airport in Tamil Nadu, India Airports in places named Salem:...
(65 km)
And there is a proposal for developing an airport in-between Erode and Tirupur.
Bus Terminus
The City has Four Major Mofussil Bus Stations
- Central
- Solar (Integrated)
- Thindal(EMBT) (Under processing)
- Chithode (Being Proposed)
And there are three local bus stations for the city buses
- Central
- Junction Campus
- Surampatti
- SPB Colony
And also in the Suburbs of the city
- Bhavani Town &
- Bhavani Mofussil (Proposed)
The city is well connected to various parts of Tamil Nadu by private and public bus services. The Central bus station, near V.O.C Park has local (City) and mofussil (city-to-city) bus services with connections to nearby towns and villages. Bus services are frequent, once every two to five minutes.
The Central Bus terminus in the city is second biggest terminal in the state. Its a good looking & can accommodate 600 buses at a time.
The roadway connects all the parts of the state with the city. Plenty of Town buses are ply to connect all parts of the city.
It is the first bus terminus to have Air Conditioned Waiting Hall for passengers. The bus stand is now being renovated to accommodate more buses and to provide better facilities.
Local city and town buses are abundant and well mapped to link various places around the city like Solar, Thindal, Chithode, Perundurai, Tiruchengode, Arachalur, Kavindapadi, Komarapalayam, Sivagiri, Chennimalai, Bhavani, etc.
The Mofussil Bay at Central is for the busses towards Salem, Namakkal, Vellore, Bangalore, Chennai, Vilupuram, Pondichery, Tiruvannamalai, etc,.
The
Solar Bus Station has long distance services to major cities of the Southern Tamil Nadu such as Madurai, Tirunelveli, Trichy, Tanjore, Nagercoil & Tuticorin, etc,.
The
Thindal Bus Station has Mofussil Bus Services towards Coimbatore, Tirupur, Pollachi, Udumalpet, Mettupalayam, Ooty, & towards Kerala.
The New
Chithode Bus Terminus will have Bus facilities towards Gobichettipalayam, Sathyamangalam, Bhavanisagar, Mysore, Chamraj Nagar, Anthiyur, Mettur Dam, Idapadi, & Bangalore, etc,.
The city is also well-connected to the other cities of Tamil Nadu, southern Karnataka and Kerala through public and private chartered buses. One can get buses from Erode to almost any part of the state.
Major arterial roads
The road flying from
Perundurai Bus station to Tiruchengode Bus station through Central Bus Station is known as
Institutional Highway or
College Rider Highway
It drives 20 km to the West and
20 km to the East of the
Central Bus station through a Vast number Educational Institutions, namely IRT PMC, Maharaja, KONGU, Nandha, Vellalar, RR College, K.S.R, Vidyaa Vikaas, Sengunthar and so on.
- Brough Road
- Gandhiji Road
- EVN Road
- Sathy Road
- Nethaji Road
- Mettur Road
- Perundurai Road
- Tiruchengode Road
- Chennimalai Road
- Cutchery Road
- Veerapathra Road
- Old Rly. Station Road
- Poondurai Road
- Karur Bye-pass Road
- Nasiyanur Road
- 100 feet Road at Periyar Nagar
- RKV Road
- Cauvery Road
Also there is one local (City) Bus station which is going to be operated within few months at the Railway
Junction Campus Bus Station.
TNSTC Erode Division
The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) has its divisional headquarters at Erode.
Jeeva Transport Corporation Limited came into being by bifurcation of Cheran Transport Corporation Ltd., and it started functioning from 01.04.1983 with headquarters at Erode and with the principal area of operation in the Erode District. Jeeva Transport Corporation was renamed as Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Coimbatore Division-II) Ltd Erode on 01.07.97. The fleet strength as on 31.03.2003 was 918. During the year 2002-2003, 114 buses have been purchased for replacement.
Distances
| Sl no |
City |
Distance (in km) |
| 1 |
Chennai |
390 |
| 2 |
Bangalore (via Dharmapuri) |
190 |
| 3 |
Bangalore (via Anthiyur) |
210 |
| 4 |
Coimbatore |
100 |
| 5 |
Tuticorin |
360 |
| 6 |
Tirupathi |
350 |
| 7 |
Salem |
60 |
| 8 |
Tirupur |
50 |
| 9 |
Karur |
65 |
| 10 |
Namakkal |
55 |
| 11 |
Mysore |
175 |
| 12 |
Trichy |
135 |
| 13 |
Dindigul |
110 |
| 14 |
Mettur Dam |
65 |
| 15 |
Bhavanisagar Dam |
80 |
| 16 |
Tirunelveli |
335 |
| 17 |
Madurai |
200 |
| 18 |
Ooty |
125 |
| 19 |
Vellore |
240 |
| 20 |
Palakkad |
175 |
| 21 |
Mangalore |
245 |
| 22 |
Palani |
111 |
| 23 |
Tanjore |
200 |
Private Omni Bus operators (Travels)
- KPN Travels
- NJK Travels
- VIJAYALAKSHMI Travels
- PNKSRT Travels
- ABT Travels
- ARC Travels (buses equipped with LCD TVs)
- PARVEEN Travels
- JAHAN Travels
- SCP Transport
National Highway projects in Erode
- NH 47
National Highway 47, commonly referred to as NH 47, is a busy National Highway in southern India that runs through the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala....
Bangalore – Kochi Bye-pass (via Chittode, SIPCOT of Erode)
- NH 67 Nagapattinam - Udhagamandalam (Ooty) (via Vellakovil, Kangayam of Erode District)
- NH 209 Dindugul - Bangalore (via Sathyamangalam of Erode District)
State Highways
- Erode - Gobi - Sathyamangalam
- Erode - Perundurai
- Erode - Kodumudi - Karur
- Erode - Karumandam palayam - Othakkadai(Kodumudi outer) - Salaiputhur - Karur.
- Erode - Salem
- Erode - Tiruchengode - Namakkal
- Erode - Kangeyam - Dharapuram - Palani
- Erode - Bhavani - Mettur
- Erode - Muthur - Vellakovil - Mulanur
- Erode - Sivagiri - Pallapatti - Dindigul
- Erode - Tiruchengode - Rasipuram - Attur - Kallakurichi
- Erode - Anthiyur - Bangalore
- Erode - Chennimalai - Kangeyam
Railways
Erode Junction (code: ED) is the hub of the Southern Railway's operations connecting Tamil Nadu to various parts of India, notably regions in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Bengal, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh.
Another one station is "KODUMUDI", KODUMUDI is one of the famous temple station and parikara place.
Erode Junction
Currently, there are five platforms (being extension to 7 now). Three routes have been proposed for Mysore (Chamaraj Nagar), Palani and linking Cauvery station to Chitode station in the Erode - Mysore plan and an additional - Erode E-LOCO train to the SPB paper mills.
It has state of the art technology in electrification and was the first electrified link from Chennai with broad gauge conversion.
It also serves as the hub for water filling facilities, food provision and toilet cleaning to all long distance trains that run along the length and breadth of the country via Erode. The station is well connected by buses round the clock.
And there is one Local Town Bus Terminus in the Railway Junction Campus for City Buses all round the entire city.
There are Six local railway stations in the city.
| Sl No. |
Station Name |
Station Code |
| 1 |
Erode Junction |
ED |
| 2 |
Erode Town |
EDT |
| 3 |
Cauvery |
CAV |
| 4 |
SPB Colony |
SPB |
| 5 |
Solar |
SLR |
| 6 |
Perundurai |
PRI |
| 7 |
SPB Paper Mills |
SPBM |
| 8 |
SIPCOT |
Requested |
Erode Junction has the distinction of being the second cleanest railway junction in India.
Trains from Erode Junction
Express
- Yercaud Express - Erode - Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the fifth most populous city in India. Located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, Chennai city had a population of 4.34 million in the 2001...
Passengers
- Erode - Coimbatore
Coimbatore , also known as Kovai , is the second largest city in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative headquarters of the Coimbatore District and a major textile and engineering hub of India, especially Southern India. It is part of the ancient Kongu Nadu region of Tamil...
- Erode - Trichy
- Erode - Jolarpettai
- Erode - Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli is a large and ancient city in southern Tamil Nadu, which became a City Corporation in 1994 by the merging of the municipalities of Tirunelveli city, Palayamkottai, Melapalayam and a few other Panchayat areas. It is the district headquarters of Tirunelveli district. Tirunelveli is the...
Electric LOCO Shed
It is proud to achieve the status of ISO certification for its best service by the Electric loco shed and the WAP model electric locomotives (which can been seen on almost all state running electric engines marked as WAP-ERODE both in English and Hindi).
Diesel LOCO Shed
The Diesel Loco Shed at Erode houses over 120 Diesel-Electric locomotives.
It was set up in 1962 and is one of the premier locomotive maintenance sheds in the country. The ISO 9001 certified shed maintains locomotives which haul important trains up to Kanniyakumari, Trivandrum, Madurai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mysore, Mumbai, Rajkot, Pune etc. The Erode Railway Junction has three branches leading to Karur, Coimbatore and Salem.
Geology
The soils are mostly red sand and gravel with moderate amounts of red-loam and occasional black loam tracts. Vast stretches of the upland regions are mostly gravel. Red-loam occurs mostly in the land under the Kalingarayan channel and in beds of tanks in Erode city and to some lesser extent in the valleys in Perundurai and Dharapuram. It also occurs in the hilly tracts of Bhavani.
Soils of Bhavani, Erode, Dharapuram and Perundurai are chiefly gravelly, stony and sandy of the red variety. Soils of Gobichettipalayam and Sathyamangalam taluks are mostly of the red sandy variety. Red loam is prevalent mostly in Gobichettipalayam and Perundurai taluks.
Climate
Erode in general is characterised with scanty rainfall and a dry climate. The maximum rainfall is recorded in Gobichettipalayam and Bhavani. The Palghat gap in the Western Ghats, which has a soothing effect in the climate of Coimbatore District, does not render much help in bringing down the dryness of the climate in this area. The cool-wind that gushes out of the west coast through Palghat gap loses its coolness and becomes dry by the time it crosses Coimbatore district and reaches the Erode region.
Erode District has dry weather throughout except during the monsoon season. Generally the first two months of the year are pleasant, but in March, the mercury gains an upward trend which persists till the end of May. The highest temperature is normally recorded during May. The scanty showers during this period do not provide any relief from the oppressive heat. There is a light improvement in the climate during June-August period. During this pre-monsoon period, the mercury reverses its trend and by September, the sky gets overcast heavily but the rains are meagre. the north-east monsoon sets in vigorously only during October-November and by December, the rains disappear rendering the climate clear but pleasant.
Land Use
The extent of the Erode local planning area (LPA) is 76.21 km². Developed land within the local planning area constitutes 13.44% of the total area. The developed area in the municipal area alone constitutes 83.25% of the total municipal area.
The commercial area has been developed along the roadsides in all major roads, in municipal area along Kongan road near the southern boundary of the local planning area. The commercial area in Erode city is concentrated near the junction of Brough road and Cutchery road and Bazaar area.
In the city, the industries users are found along the Nethaji road. Most of the industries are located outside the municipal limits. The industrially developed Perundurai road is near the fringe of Erode city road.
Some industrial development is also found along Sathy road. The industries that are located within Erode city belong to mainly oil and rice mills and allied trades, such as engineering works, automobiles and power looms. The industries such as dyeing and powerloom textiles are predominant in LPA. Industries belonging to Dhal mill, Cotton textiles, Vanaspathy manufacturing, wax and screen printing, powerloom, sizing, wrapping and printing press are also found in and around Erode city.
Within the city, the industrial units occupy 6 .69% of the city area whereas the industrial belt as a whole covers 136 hectares and accounts for 1.80% of the Erode LPA.
Agriculture
Erode is a very important market centre for
coconutThe Coconut Palm is a member of the family Arecaceae . It is the only species in the genus Cocos, and is a large palm, growing to 30 m tall, with pinnate leaves 4–6 m long, pinnae 60–90 cm long; old leaves break away cleanly leaving the trunk smooth. The term coconut refers to the seed of the...
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AvalpoonduraiAvalpoondurai is a panchayat town in Erode district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.- Demographics : India census, Avalpoondurai had a population of 11,230. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Avalpoondurai has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national...
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turmericTurmeric is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is native to tropical South Asia and needs temperatures between 20°C and 30°C, and a considerable amount of annual rainfall to thrive...
. The coconut and turmeric is received from Erode, other parts of Tamil Nadu, and adjoining districts like
MysoreMysore is the second-largest city in the state of Karnataka, India. It is the headquarters of the Mysore district and the Mysore division and lies about southwest of Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka. The name Mysore is an anglicised version of Mahishūru, which means the abode of Mahisha...
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KarnatakaKarnataka is a state in the southern part of India. It was created on November 1, 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act...
State.
Erode is well known for marketing of handloom, power-loom and ready-made garments and
textileA textile is a flexible material consisting of a network of natural or artificial fibres often referred to as thread or yarn. Yarn is produced by spinning raw wool fibres, linen, cotton, or other material on a spinning wheel to produce long strands...
s. Loomed products are marketed here in bulk.
KangeyamFor cattle variety of the region see Kangeyam bull.Kangeyam is a panchayat town in Tirupur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.-Member of Parliament:...
is famous for bulls,
riceRice is the seed of a monocot plant Oryza sativa, of the grass family . As a cereal grain, it is the most important staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in East, South, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and the West Indies...
mills and oil mills. Kangeyam cows are not noted for their yield but their availability in large numbers has helped the district to make a mark in the field of dairy development. It is also one of the largest coconut oil producers in south-India.
Demographics
, the Indian
censusA "census" is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population.In other words every 10 years...next one would be in 2010 The term is used mostly in connection with...
indicates that Erode had a population of 151,184. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Erode has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 72%. In Erode, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Politics
Erode has become a separate parliamentary constituency
Erode Parliamentary ConstituencyErode is a newly formed Loksabha Constituency in Tamil Nadu State. It was a part of Tiruchengode Loksabha in previous parliament Election. Erode Loksabha Constituency consist of* Kumarapalayam* Erode * Erode * Modakurichi* Dharapuram...
in effect with the revised demarcation of constituencies.
Erode City is covered by 6 Assembly Constituencies of
Erode EastErode East is a State Assembly Constituency of Erode City in Erode District in the state of Tamil Nadu.It is included in Erode Parliamentary Constituency...
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Erode WestErode West is a State Assembly Constituency of Erode City in Erode District in the state of Tamil Nadu.It is included in Erode Parliamentary Constituency...
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ModakurichiModakkurichi is a state assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu.It Covers Sivagiri, Modakkurichi & some parts of Erode City.It is included in Erode Parliamentary Constituency.Elections and winners in the constituency are listed below.- Madras State :...
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BhavaniBhavani is a state assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu.It covers Bhavani and some parts of Erode City.It is included in Tirupur Parliamentary Constituency.- Madras State :- Tamil Nadu :- References :***...
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PerunduraiPerundurai is a state assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu. It covers Perundurai and some parts of Erode City. It is included in Tirupur Parliamentary Constituency. The constituency is in existence since 1957 election....
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KomarapalayamKumarapalayam is a State Assembly Constituency in Erode District of Tamil Nadu.It covers the majority of Pallipalayam Regions of Erode City Corporation & Komarapalayam Municipality....
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Among which, Perundurai & Bhavani comes under newly formed Tiruppur Parliamentary Constituency.
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