Harur

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?Harur Tamil Nadu • India
Harur
Coordinates: 12°04′N 78°30′E / 12.07, 78.5
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 350 m (1,148 ft)
District(s)	Dharmapuri
Population	20,346 (2001)
Codes • Pincode • Vehicle	• 636903 • TN 29

Coordinates: 12°04′N 78°30′E / 12.07, 78.5 Harur is a panchayat town in Dharmapuri district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Places to Visit 4 Famous Personalities 5 Industries 6 References

[edit] Geography

Harur is located at 12.07° N 78.5° E.^[1] It has an average elevation of 350 metres (1148 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census,^[2] Harur had a population of 20,346. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Harur has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 68%. In Harur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] Places to Visit

Theerthamalai - 15 km from Harur

Theerthamalai is an important scacred place in Harur taluk of Dharmapuri District. Shri Theerthagirishwarar Temple is located at the top of a hillock. Chola and Vijayanagara Kings donated liberally to this temple. A lot of devotees throng the temple during the Mahashivarathiri. The Department of Tourism has a Guest Houses for the benefit of the devotees. Theerthamalai is declared as an important tourist spot in Dharmapuri District.

[edit] Famous Personalities

• Muthu Gounder - Ex MP

[edit] Industries

Subramania Siva Coop. Sugar Mills

Amman Granites..

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Harur
2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.

Subramania Siva Coop. Sugar Mills is correct sugar mill Captain Kandaswami Memorial Sugar Mill is wrong name