Ambur

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State - District(s)	Tamil Nadu - Vellore
Coordinates	12.78° N 78.7° E
Area - Elevation	- 316 m
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Population (2001) - Density	99,855 -

Ambur is a historical city and a municipality in Vellore district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is famous for its modern leather and shoe manufacturing industry. Factories in Ambur manufacture shoes for world's leading footwear brand names like Florshiem, Lumberjack, Gabor, Clarks, Fretz Men, Coll Hann, Hi-Line, Hugo Boss, Marc, and many more. Hence, it is also known as a "Leather City." Some of the Indian big names that have setup manufacturing units here are Farida Shoes, SSC, NMZ, TAW, KAR, etc. These companies provide a major chunk of employement to the local people. Traders of supplying shoe material to these companies have a huge business over here.

Ambur is also famous for "Biryani", its tasty rice, varieties of chicken dishes, etc. Desserts like Mutanjan, Gulab Jamun, Gajar Ka Halva after the feast have become popular since the reign of Nawaabs of Arcot (Aaru Kaadu which means six forests). People of Ambur are very traditional.

One of the problems that Ambur faces is of polluted ground water which is not pottable. This happened due to the chemicals released by the leather tanneries directly into the most-of-the-time-dry Palar River traversing across Ambur. However, with strict measures taken by the State Government, most of the companies have now installed effluent treatment plants to treat the water from harsh chemicals such as hexavalent chromium, trivalent chromium, etc.

This town has got a number of elementary schools, private convent schools, and higher secondary schools.

1. Mazharul Uloom Higher Secondary School 2. Hindu Higher Secondary School 3. Anaikar Oriental Arabic Higher Secondary School 4. Concordia Higher Secondary School 5. Hasnath-e-Jariah Girls Higher Secondary School 6. Habibia Oriental Girls Higher Secondary School 7. T.A.W Matriculation Higher Secondary School

Mazharul Uloom College offers various courses in Arts, Science, and commerce.

The Ambur Muslim Educational Society (AMES)is the prime operating organization taking care education for muslim girls and boys. The AMES completed its 100 years of services. The centenary celebration was inaugurated by the President of India "A.P.J. Abdul Kalam" on 4 September 2006, presided over by the Governor of Tamilnadu Mr. Surjeet Singh Barnala.

1 Religion
2 Transport
3 Climate
4 Culture
5 Geography
6 Demographics
7 References

[edit] Religion

People here in Ambur most predominantly are Muslims with Hindus, Christians, and other religion forming the population.

Ramzan and Bakrid are the most important festivals celebrated by Muslims here. People offer a special prayer on those 2 days with people going to meet their relatives, and finally settling for a feast in the afternoon.

Deepavali and pongal are the festival for Hindus. Christians celebrate Christmas.

The vast diversity of religion doesn't hinder in the harmony of the place.

[edit] Transport

Ambur is well connected by road, on the Chennai- Bangalore National Expressway and by rail on the Chennai-Jolarpettai line with a number of express/superfast trains to Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Mysore, Erode, etc.

[edit] Climate

Extremely hot and dry during summer when temperature soars to as high as 45 degree C (110 F). Winters are cold and dry with temperature dipping to 10 degree C during night time. Though Ambur is covered by two monsoons, recent years have seen abnormal scanty rainfall except 2005 and 2006.

[edit] Culture

The society is conservative, but things have started changing in the recent past. People are friendly and helping in nature. They make a strong fashion statement with expensive and branded clothes and jewellery worn by many people.

Ambur is also known for its posh weddings. Marriages are held lavishly which lasts for 3 days and they have a big feast arranged for their relatives each day of the wedding namely, Shukrana or Haldi ( a day prior to the original marriage), then reception of wedding and there is Valima, hosted by bridgegroom side on the next day. Despite calls by eminent religious heads to cut down these lavish extravaganza, the tradition remains.

[edit] Geography

Ambur is located at 12.78° N 78.7° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 316 metres (1036 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Ambur had a population of 99,855. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Ambur has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 53% of the males and 47% of females literate. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.