Omalur
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| ?Omalur Tamil Nadu • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
8.16 km² (3 sq mi) • 298 m (978 ft) |
| District(s) | Salem |
| Population • Density |
13,442 (2001) • 1,647 /km² (4,266 /sq mi) |
| Member of Legislative Assembly | A. Thamizharasu |
| Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle |
• 636455 • +04290 • TN27 Y |
Coordinates: Omalur is a panchayat town in Salem District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is situated on the National Highway 7 between 11° 73333" latitude and 78° 06667" longitude. It has a population of about 13,600. Agriculture, leather and handloom textiles are the major business. It is the second largest taluk in the district of Salem. Omalur has 95 census villages.
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[edit] History
In 14th century, Omalur Kottai built.
The Madura Kingdom of which Kongu formed part was divided into 72 palayams and it required the holders of palyam to offer military help to the ruler, Palayakarrar, such as the Gatti Mudalis of Omalur, Taramangalam and others. The Gatti Mudalis's rule extended east-west from Thalaivasal to Dharapuram and north-south from Omalur to Karur. After the fall of the Vijayanagara Empire, the Gatti Mudalis became the Palaiyakkarar of Omalur under Tirumalai Nayak of Madurai in 1623.
The Gatti Mudalis were the most important group during the Nayak period. They built the temple at Taramangalam which is an architectural wonder. The Salem district, the most dangerously exposed province of the Madurai Nayak Kingdom, was the seat of their power. The centre of their power however seems to have been Taramangalam, where they built a costly temple. In Salem district, they held the important strategic fort of Omalur and Attur.
In 1660, Chikka Deveraja conquered Sankagiri, Thoppur and Omalur. In 1667, the Gatti Mudalis lost Omalur to Mysore. In 1688-89, Chikka Deva Raya, the king of Mysore, felt strong enough once again to invade Baramahal and the whole district of Salem came under his control before his death in 1704.
In 1815 Omalur taluk was absorbed into Salem taluk, but was recreated in 1819. It was again absorbed by Salem taluk in 1860, and again recreated in 1910. In 1916 Omalur taluk bifurcated into Omalur and Mettur, and in 1941 Mettur Taluk was absorbed into Omalur.
Omalur has produced many officers in important positions in Government offices. K.Gopalakrishnan'''' S/O Krishnan Gounder was elevated to the position of Superindent of Police - Nammakal. He was twice awarded the President's Award for Meritorious Services in Police Services.
[edit] Geography
Omalur is located at .[1] It has an average elevation of 298 metres (977 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census[2], Omalur had a population of 12,536. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Omalur has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 58%. In Omalur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Climate
The climate is generally hot and dry. Summer stretches from February to July with its peak during the months of April and May. Temperatures stay above 30°C and can reach 37°C. During this time it gets occasional spells of rain. During the months of August and September the South-West monsoons start and bring about 100 mm of rain. In October and November it receives the North-East monsoon.
[edit] Temples
- Kaliamman temple at Balbakki
- Prasanna Venkataramanaswami temple at Karavalli
- Vasanthaishvarar temple
- Jalakanteshvarar temple
- Tharamangalam kailashanathar temple near saramal river
- Chinnathiruphathi temple
- Bethel Church
- Periavadagampatti
- Danishpet
- Sri Muthalamman and Mariamman temple Thathiyampatty
- Mariyamman Temple - Pudhu Nallagoundampatty
[edit] Educational institutions
The village has 69 Primary Schools, 19 Upper Primary Schools, 8 Secondary Schools and 5 Higher Secondary Schools, a total of 101 Schools.
- Vellasami Chettiyar Higher Secondary School
- National Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- Fatima Girls Higher Secondary School
- Mount Shervaroys Matriculation School, Poosarippatti
- Swamy Vivekanatha Matriculation School, Kadayampatti
[edit] Villages
- Thathiyampatty
- Pudhu Nallagoundampatty-Near by Government Engineering College
- Muthunayakanpatty
- Kotagoundampatty
- Saminakayanpatty
- RC Chettipatti
- Kadayampatti
- Poosarippatti
- Sakkarachettiapatty
- Semmandapatti
- Periavadagampatti
- Karisalpatty
- Deevattipatti is a village near Posaripatty and strategetically important one.
- Danishpet- The main occupation is agriculture. It has two lakes. Danishpet Railway Station falls on the Tiruppattur-Salem rail route. It is under the administrative control of the Southern Railways. The nearest major railhead, Salem Junction Railway Station is 24 km away.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Omalur
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
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