Arachalur

Arachalur

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state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Erode
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Arachalur is a panchayat town in Erode district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located 25 miles from Erode.

The famous Lord Murugan temple is here.The temple was built by the famous O.S.Duraiswamy Gounder(OSD).OSD was the sole person to bring the Navarasam Arts and Science college located here exclusively for the Girls.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Arachalur had a population of 12,313. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Arachalur has an average literacy rate of 59.4%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 57% of the males and 43% of females literate. 8% of the population is under 6 years of age.

There is one arts and science college for women: Navarasam Arts and Science college. The Government Higher Secondary School placed in first rank in the Erode district in academic category.This school was also built by O.S.Duraiswamy Gounder. Many students in Arachalur live abroad.

The Other temples in Arachalur are

Mariamman temple

Aalamarathu Karuppanna Swami temple in Chinna kinathu palayam

Muppattu Karuppannaswami temple

Kuppanna swami temple in Vadugapatty

Arachalai Amman Temple

( Padai Vettum Pathrakali )This temple was also built by O.S.Duraiswamy Gounder.This festival comes in April-May months to bring Joy and wealth to the people of this village.The festival has the famous Pookuli,manjal neerattu, temple car and other common functions.

References

This temple was also built by O.S.Duraiswamy Gounder.This festival comes in April-May months to bring Joy and wealth to the people of this village.

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