Komarapalayam
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Komarapalayam is a textile town situated on the bank of the Cauvery river, Ganges River
of South India, in Namakkal District, Tamilnadu, India. Komarapalayam is also called as Kumarapalayam or B. Komarapalayam. (The 'B' indicates Bhavani
, which is very famous urban area in Erode
). Komarapalayam and Bhavani
are twin cities separated by the Cauvery river.
The Municipal Council, composed of 33 ward councillors, is headed by a chairperson who is elected by voters of the town. The councillors elect a Vice-Chairperson from among themselves. The executive wing is headed by a commissioner and he is assisted by a team of officials including a revenue inspector, sanitary officer, manager, municipal engineer, town planning inspector and other officers.
The annual anticipated income of the town is 2.40 crore
and the expenditure is 3.40 crore annually.
industries and products and its educational institutions. There are many spinning mills, yarn
dyeing processing units, manual dyeing units, weaving units, calendering mills, export oriented units, and related ancillary units in and around Komarapalayam.
The state government, in assistance with the central government, is setting up a high-tech park for shuttle-less looms in Komarapalayam called Cauvery High Tech Park.
Komarapalayam lies between 11° 20" and 11° 30" northern latitude and between 77° 40" and 77° 50" eastern longitude. It is located about 405 km (251.7 mi) from Madras, about 98 km (60.9 mi) from Coimbatore
, and about 14 km (8.7 mi) from Erode
Central Bus Terminus and is on the Eastern bank of river Cauvery.
Komarapalayam town was upgraded as third grade municipality from the status of town Panchayat on March 30, 1978 and subsequently upgraded as Second grade Municipality from April 17, 1984. Now it is functioning as First grade Municipality as per G.O.M.S.No.634, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department dated July 5, 1990. It has a population of 65,868 (2001 census) and an extent of 7.1 km² (2.7 sq mi)., as per Survey and Land records. The town is divided into 33 wards.
The Municipal Council composed of 33 ward councillors is headed by Chairperson, who is elected by voters of the town. The councillors elect a Vice-Chairperson among them.
Komarapalayam is noted by Kollywood as B Center city for Tamilfilms.There were 8 Theatres.At present 7 are running successfully.And it is observed as one of the key center due to its labour population.As on 16.10.2010 presently only 6 theatres are running successfully.
Ganges River
The Ganges or Ganga, , is a trans-boundary river of India and Bangladesh. The river rises in the western Himalayas in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, and flows south and east through the Gangetic Plain of North India into Bangladesh, where it empties into the Bay of Bengal. By discharge it...
of South India, in Namakkal District, Tamilnadu, India. Komarapalayam is also called as Kumarapalayam or B. Komarapalayam. (The 'B' indicates Bhavani
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"....
, which is very famous urban area in Erode
Erode
Erode is a city, a municipal corporation and the headquarters of Erode district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It is situated at the center of the South Indian Peninsula, about southwest from the state capital Chennai and on the banks of the rivers Cauvery and Bhavani, between 11° 19.5"...
). Komarapalayam and Bhavani
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"....
are twin cities separated by the Cauvery river.
Municipality
In 1978 Komarapalayam town was upgraded from the status of town Panchayat to third grade Municipality. Since 1990 it has been functioning as a first grade Municipality. The 2001 census shows a population of 65868 and an extent of 7.10 km2., as per Survey and Land records. The town is divided into 33 wards.The Municipal Council, composed of 33 ward councillors, is headed by a chairperson who is elected by voters of the town. The councillors elect a Vice-Chairperson from among themselves. The executive wing is headed by a commissioner and he is assisted by a team of officials including a revenue inspector, sanitary officer, manager, municipal engineer, town planning inspector and other officers.
The annual anticipated income of the town is 2.40 crore
Crore
A crore is a unit in the Indian number system equal to ten million , or 100 lakhs. It is widely used in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan....
and the expenditure is 3.40 crore annually.
Background
Komarapalayam is famous for its textileTextile
A textile or cloth is a flexible woven material consisting of a network of natural or artificial fibres often referred to as thread or yarn. Yarn is produced by spinning raw fibres of wool, flax, cotton, or other material to produce long strands...
industries and products and its educational institutions. There are many spinning mills, yarn
Yarn
Yarn is a long continuous length of interlocked fibres, suitable for use in the production of textiles, sewing, crocheting, knitting, weaving, embroidery and ropemaking. Thread is a type of yarn intended for sewing by hand or machine. Modern manufactured sewing threads may be finished with wax or...
dyeing processing units, manual dyeing units, weaving units, calendering mills, export oriented units, and related ancillary units in and around Komarapalayam.
The state government, in assistance with the central government, is setting up a high-tech park for shuttle-less looms in Komarapalayam called Cauvery High Tech Park.
Komarapalayam lies between 11° 20" and 11° 30" northern latitude and between 77° 40" and 77° 50" eastern longitude. It is located about 405 km (251.7 mi) from Madras, about 98 km (60.9 mi) from Coimbatore
Coimbatore
Coimbatore , also known as Kovai , is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major commercial centre in Tamil Nadu and is known as the "Manchester of South India"....
, and about 14 km (8.7 mi) from Erode
Erode
Erode is a city, a municipal corporation and the headquarters of Erode district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It is situated at the center of the South Indian Peninsula, about southwest from the state capital Chennai and on the banks of the rivers Cauvery and Bhavani, between 11° 19.5"...
Central Bus Terminus and is on the Eastern bank of river Cauvery.
Komarapalayam town was upgraded as third grade municipality from the status of town Panchayat on March 30, 1978 and subsequently upgraded as Second grade Municipality from April 17, 1984. Now it is functioning as First grade Municipality as per G.O.M.S.No.634, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department dated July 5, 1990. It has a population of 65,868 (2001 census) and an extent of 7.1 km² (2.7 sq mi)., as per Survey and Land records. The town is divided into 33 wards.
The Municipal Council composed of 33 ward councillors is headed by Chairperson, who is elected by voters of the town. The councillors elect a Vice-Chairperson among them.
Komarapalayam is noted by Kollywood as B Center city for Tamilfilms.There were 8 Theatres.At present 7 are running successfully.And it is observed as one of the key center due to its labour population.As on 16.10.2010 presently only 6 theatres are running successfully.
- Pincode no:638183
- STD Code:04288
Places of Interest
- The Old Bridge connecting Bhavani is famous for its British architecture and has been standing more than 100 Years.
Temple
- Ayyappan Temple, Amman Nagar, Komarapalayam
- Angalamman Temple Komarapalayam
- Kaliamman Temple, V.O.C.Street, Komarapalayam
- Lakshmi Narayanan Temple, Ragavendra Street, Komarapalayam
- Devanga Chettiar Soundeswari Amman Temple,Thammana Chetty Street,Komarapalayam
- 24 Manai Telugu Chettiar Mariamman Temple,Thammana Chetty Street,Komarapalayam
- Mudaliar Mariamman Temple, Thammanan Street, Komarapalayam
- Sri Cauvery Mariamman Temple, Kottukarankadu, Komarapalayam
- Mariamman Temple, Perumapalayam, Komarapalayam
- Pandurangan Temple Vittalapuri, Komarapalayam
- Soudeswari Amman Temple, Raja street, Komarapalayam
- Sri Sangameswarar Temple, Kooduthurai, Bhavani.(Very famous pilgrims spot)
- Sri Karuppanna Swamy Temple, Sathiyapuri Street, Komarapalayam
- The temple of Lord Shiva, The temple is built at the place where the Kaveri river meets Bhavani river.
Nearby locations
- Mettur DamMettur DamThe Mettur Dam is a large dam in India built in 1934.It was constructed in a gorge, where the Kaveri River enters the plains. The dam is one of the oldest in India . It provides irrigation facilities to a part of Salem, the length of Erode, Namakkal, Karur, Tiruchirappali and Thanjavur district for...
Around 35 km from Komarapalayam. The Mettur Dam is one of the largest dam in India built in 1934. It was constructed during the British period and constructed at a place where the River Cauvery (also called Kaveri) enters the plains. The dam is one of the oldest in India. It provides irrigation facilities to Salem, Tiruchirappali and Thanjavur district for 271000 acre (1,096.7 km²) of farm land. - Arthanareeswarar, Sengottuvelavar and Aadhikesava Perumal Temple Tiruchengode Hill,
- Vedagirieswarar Temple, Oorachikottai Hill, BhavaniBhavaniBhavani 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"....
- Perumal Temple Perumal Hill, Bhavani.
- Tipu Sultan Fort Sankagiri Hill, SankagiriSankagiriSankagiri Fort is a historical fort maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. It is located 22 km from the city of Erode and 38 km from Salem.- SANKAGIRI FORT :...
. - Paariyur Amman Temple,Bannari Mariamman Temple,Patchamalai,Pavalmalai and Thambikalai Ayyan Kovil near Gobi.
- Yercaud Hill station, situated in Salem district.
- Kolli HillsKolli HillsKolli Hills or Kolli Malai is a small mountain range located in central Tamil Nadu in Namakkal district of India. The mountains are about 1000 to 1300 m in height and cover an area of approximately 280 km². The Kolli Hills has 72 hair pin bends to reach the top of the hills...
, via Namakkal may come around 110km.
Famous Educational Institutions in Komarapalayam
- Anbu college of Arts & Science.
- J.K.K.Nattraja College of Engineering & Technology.
- J.K.K.Nattraja College of Pharmacy.
- J.K.K.Nattraja Dental College & Hospital.
- J.K.K.Nattraja College of Nursing & Research.
- J.K.K.Nattraja College of Arts & Science.
- J.K.K Nattraja Matriculation Higher Secondary School.
- J.K.K.Rangammal Girls Higher Secondary School.
- J.K.K.Nattraja Play School.
- J.K.K.Rangammal Elementary School.
- Nattraja Vidhyalaya - a play school.
- Reliance Matriculation Higher Secondary School.
- Raghavendra Polytechnic College.
- S S M college of arts & science.
- S S M Lakshmi ammal matriculation Higher Secondary School.
- S S M college of engineering.
- S S M ITT & PC