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ஈரோடு (Erode)
Map of Tamil Nadu showing location of ஈரோடு (Erode)
Map of India showing location of Tamil Nadu
Location of ஈரோடு (Erode)
ஈரோடு (Erode)
Location of ஈரோடு (Erode)
in Tamil Nadu and India
Country  India
State Tamil Nadu
District(s) Erode District
Founded 1871
Mayor K. Kumar Murugesh
Corporation Commissioner K.R.Selvaraj
Population
• Density		 889,106 (2005)
• 383 /km2 (992 /sq mi)
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation		 230.15 km² (89 sq mi)
• 183 m (600 ft)
Website http://erode.nic.in/

Coordinates: 11°21′00″N 77°44′00″E / 11.35°N 77.733333°E / 11.35; 77.733333

Erode (Tamil: ஈரோடு) is one of the ten municipal corporations of Tamil Nadu and the headquarters of Erode district, Tamil Nadu, India.

Erode is otherwise called as the Yellow(Turmeric) City or the Textile City or as the Land of Rivers.

Erode & Bhavani are together called as Twin Cities

It is the sixth largest city next to Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Trichy & Salem in Tamil Nadu and situated on the banks of the river Kaveri, which drives through the city, between 121 ° 19.5" and 11 ° 81.05" North latitude and 77 ° 42.5" and 77 ° 44.5" East longitude.

The River Bhavani flowing from Bhavanisagar enters the city to reach Kaveri at Bhavani Mukkudal(Tiriveni Sangamam), at the Northern part of the city.

And National Highways (NH 47) drives through the City and its Bye-pass splits the city into Erode and Bhavani, which acts as a Bye-pass for both of the Twin Cities ( Erode & Bhavani).

It has a population of more than three-fourth a million making the city as the 6th largest urban agglomeration in the state.

Erode Municipality was constituted in 1871. It has been upgraded from Selection Grade Municipality to Special Grade Municipality with effect from 01.03.1980 as per G.O.Ms.No.349 R.D. & L.A., dated 27.02.1980 and upgraded as Corporation from 1.1.2008.

Currently, Erode has been upgraded into a City corporation by Tamilnadu Government from 01.01.2008, as of Thandhai Periyar's Long-term Dream comes true..

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[edit] Etymology

Erode, Chittode, Perode, Vellode

Puranam says that Erode derives its name from Tamil Eera Odu meaning wet skull[citation needed].

There is also a belif that the word "Erode" is derived from "Eer Oodai",since river Bhavani and river Cauvery is flowing across the city.

According to the legends, Dakshaprajapathi, father-in-law of Shiva, conducted a yaga for which Shiva was not invited. However, his wife, Dakshayini came against the wishes of her husband. However, Dakshayini was heart-broken as she was not welcomed by her parents. She threw herself to the fire in the Yaga kundam and burnt to ashes. On hearing this, Shiva got enraged and severed the fifth head of Brahma. Due to the Brahmahatyadosham, the skull remained stuck to Siva's palm. He roamed throughout India and only when he arrived at Erode, the skull crashed and formed the Kapala Tirtham. The holy water of Kapala Tirtham can be found today at Arudra Kapaleeswarar Koil temple (to the left of the presiding deity in the form of a well) in Erode. This is also attested by the Bhairava Puranam. This is ratified by the presence of the place names where the other bits of skull shattered around, Vellodu (lit. white skull), Perodu (lit. big skull) and Chittodu (lit. small skull) which are located around Erode. Vaishnavite theory states it is related to the shell of the Kurma Vishnu which fell at the spot.


Mordern historians including Periyar contend that Erode has its origin in Tamil Eru Odai meaning two rivers[citation needed]. This claim is based on the existence of two water courses, Perumpallam in Surampatti and Kalingarayan in Brahmana Periya Agraharam and Kasipalayam, themselves different neighboring villages (municipalities now) distinct outside the border of the old Erode village's boundaries.

[edit] History

Main article: Kongu Nadu
Map released by the Corporation of Erode showing the municipalities that come under the corporation, marking Cauvery (right) and the Perumpallam rivers (bottom)

Erode was under the regime of local Gangakulam kings forming indegenous Chera kings and Western Ganga Dynasty. After a short rule of Cholas with Dharapuram as their Headquarters, Muslims (Modeen Sulthans) took over the rule after which Nayaks of Madurai ruled.

Hyder Ali's Regime

Then Hyder Ali and Tippu Sultan, with occasionally rebelling polygar Dheeran Chinnamalai had their sway. In 1799, when Tippu Sultan lost to the British, the East India Company took over the administration after hanging Dheeran Chinnamalai.

During Hyder Ali's regime, Erode flourished with 300 houses and a population of 1500[citation needed]. A mud fort, with a garrison of 4000 soldiers surrounded by coconut groves and fertile lands formed the boundary with river Kaveri on the north and Kalingarayanpalayam channel as the eastward boundary (By Bucchanan 7th and 8 November 1800).

Owing to the successive wars of Marathas, Mysore and British invasions, Erode almost was deserted and ruined. However, as peace was restored by the British, people returned and settled here. Within a year it began to show growth.

The garrison withdrew in 1807, and the ruined fort at the centre of the city was leveled as a relief work during the famine of 1877. The place enclosed within the rampart was occupied by houses.

Nayakar's Rule

Due to in-fighting in the Pandian Kingdom, the Muslim rulers from Delhi interfered and thus the area fell into the hands of Madurai Sultanate. This region was later wrested by Vijaya Nagar rulers after over throwing the Madurai Sultanate. For a few years, the area remained under Vijaya Nagar rule and later under the independent control of Madurai Nayakas. The rule of Muttu Virappa Nayak and later that of Thirumalai Nayak were marked by internal strife and intermittent wars which ruined the Kingdom. As a result of this, the Kongu region in which the present Erode District is situated, fell into the hands of the Mysore rulers from whom Hyder Ali took over the area. Later, consequent of the fall of Tippu Sultan of Mysore in 1799, the Kongu region came to be ceded to the East India Company by the Maharaja of Mysore who was restored to power by the company after defeating Tippu Sultan. From then, till 1947 when India attained independence, the area remained under British control who initiated systematic revenue administration in the area.

[edit] The Fort

But now at the place of Fort there found Lord Shiva Temple and Perumal (Kasturi Aranganathar) Temple combinely enforcing the unity of Vainavam & Saivam.

The V.O.Chidamabaram Park

The well at "Pechiparai Dam" situated at the present V.O.C.Park was once celebrated for its "wholesome and milky water". There are two old temples - one dedicated to Lord Siva and the other to Lord Vishnu.

Earlier Administration

Erode District was a part of Coimbatore and has its history intervened with Coimbatore district. It is difficult to separately deal with the history of Erode region. Together with Coimbatore district, Erode formed part of the ancient Kongu country known as Kongu Nadu, whose history dates back to the Sangam era. It is found that in the early days, this area was occupied by tribes, most prominent among them being the "Kosars" reportedly having their headquarters at 'Kosamputhur' which is believed to have in due course become Coimbatore. These tribes were overpowered by the Rashtrakutas from whom the region fell into the hands of the Cholas who ruled supreme during the time of Raja Raja Chola. On the decline of Cholas, the Kongunadu came to be occupied by the Chalukyas and later by the Pandyas and Hoysalas.

[edit] Profile

[edit] Jurisdiction

Erode Collectorate

Erode District came into being as a result of the bifurcation of Coimbatore District, through the G.O.Ms.No.1917, Revenue dated 31.08.1979.

Bhavani, Dharapuram, Erode and Sathyamangalam taluks were included in Coimbatore district which had a composite character, at the beginning of the century. Of these, Sathyamangalam Taluk was renamed as Gobichettipalayam taluk retaining Sathyamangalam as a sub-taluk. In 1975, Sathyamangalam sub-taluk was upgraded into a taluk. In 1979 Perundurai Sub Taluk was upgraded into taluk and 1981 Kangayam Sub Taluk was upgraded in; to taluk. These seven taluks were grouped together to constitute the new district of Erode.

[edit] City Administration

Erode city is administrated by Erode Municipal Corporation, with Six Zones and 84 Wards. It also serves as the headquarters of the district with the same name (Erode District). The city has one Member of Parliament constituency. The city is headed by a Mayor, the Deputy Mayor and several councillors elected by people representing administrative wards; as well as a corporation Commissioner of the rank of IAS to administer the city. The district is headed by the District Collector of the rank of IAS. The District court is the highest court of appeal in Erode. The city has seen moderate to high development in spite of funds constraint.

Surrounding Administrations

Erode Municipal Corporation is surrounded by, Surampatti Special Grade Municipality, Karungalpalayam first grade municipality, Veerappanchatram special grade municipality, Pallipalayam municipaliity, Kasipalayam second grade municipality, BPAgraharam selection grade town panchayat, Chithode special grade town panchayat, Thindal special grade town panchayat, Luckapuram town panchayat, Nasiyanur town panchayat, Bhavani selection grade municipality and Komarapalayam selection grade municipalities.

Erode City includes three Panchayat Unions namely Erode West, Erode Central and Erode East(Pallipalayam), Bhavani, Modakurichi, Perundurai & TN Palayam Unions.

Erode City is covered by two Taluks namely, Erode West & Erode East(Pallipalayam), Bhavani, Perundurai & Sivagiri.

These are also known as sub-urbs of the City.

[edit] City Police

The city's police force is headed by a Superintendent of police (SP). This post will soon be replaced by a City Police Commissioner in the rank of Inspector General (IG) of Police.

Many of us are not aware of one portal where the SP of Erode district along with his team has done a great job of providing accident prone places through google maps, the mobile phone number of the Highway patrol, Streaming videos of important Signals in Erode city, Police Stations in Erode City, Accident Charts and much more. Please visit the official government website (Erode) to get more details and provide your feedback! Link to this site is available in the external links given at the bottom of the page!

City Police stations

  • City central
  • Fort (PS Park)
  • Karungal
  • Pallipalayam
  • Veerappan Chatram
  • BP Agraharam
  • Collectorate
  • Thindal
  • Surampatty
  • Taluk
  • Solar
  • Railway Junction
  • Central Bus Stand
  • Chittode
  • Bhavani
  • Kalingarayan
  • Komarapalayam

[edit] Location & Boundaries

Erode is located at a distance of 100 km east of Coimbatore and is situated on the banks of the river Cauvery and at which river Bhavani enters the Cauvery and flows down the city, between 11 ° 19.5" and 11 ° 81.05" North latitude and 77 ° 42.5" and 77 ° 44.5" East latitude. Erode local planning area extends over an area of 76.21Sq km with the population of about 5 lakhs (City) and about 30 Lakhs (District) as per 2006 (estimated).

It is the fourth largest city in Tamil Nadu in area wise. It has an average elevation of 183 metres (600 feet).

Erode central city lies on the western banks of the river kaveri and pallipalayam on the eastern banks of the same.

Bhavani to the north of central city on its western banks, at the confluence of the river bhavani and Komarapalayam on the eastern bank of kaveri, opposite to bhavani and to the north of Pallipalayam.

Checkposts

  • SPB Colony (Extended to Tiruchengode)
  • Vijayamangalam Toll Booth (Western Highway)
  • Ammapet (Northern Highway)
  • Kodumudi - Noyyil (Eastern Highway)
  • Sivagiri - Noyyil (Southern Highway)
  • Chennimalai - Noyyil
  • Thalavadi (Mysore Highway)
  • Anthiyur (Bangalore Highway)
  • Komarapalayam (Chennai Highway)

[edit] Sub-Urbs of the City

[edit] City Extension

Erode Region-I

In the center of the city, about a mile east of the fort is an old & longest 4 lane bridge that spans the river Kaveri, which divides the city into two, i.e., Erode Fort, Karungalpalayam or Karungal & Pallipalayam.

Due to the river seperating the city, it is not only considered for district boundary instead also separates pallipalayam and its surroundings to Namakkal District.

But there is a plan & proposal to include Pallipalayam and SPB Colony with Erode Municipal Corporation. If its integrated means, Erode will be the Fourth Largest Urban Agglomeratin in Tamil Nadu.

Bhavani Region-II(Proposed)

Bhavani is in Erode district Tamil Nadu, India, being a sub-urb of Erode City. It lies at the confluence of Kaveri river and Bhavani river. Sangameswarar Temple built at the confluence of these rivers, is a pilgrimage and tourism spot of Tamil Nadu government. Bhavani also known as Carpet city, as the leading business of the town is carpet export to European countries.

Bhavani is about 7 miles away from Erode railway junction and nearly a 5 miles drive from Central Bus Station.

Soon the City Boundary limit will be extended upto the SPB Colony of Namakkal district and there is a proposal to integrate Bhavani and Komarapalayam with the City Metro extension as two divisions (Erode Region-I & Bhavani Region -II).

Since Bhavani (with its twin city Komarapalayam) is being a twin city of Erode at only 7 km intermediate, with NH 47 Bypass and Bhavani river passing in-between, among which distance only 1.5 km is found sub-urban or rural area in-between the two cities.

Then the City will be the second Largest Urban Agglomeration in TamilNadu with vast Area and higher population and mentioned Erode Metropolitan Region I Erode and Region II Bhavani.

The district boundary will be changed as upto Tiruchengode and Komarapalayam of Namakkal district. Soon, the boundary will be changed by including Pallipalayam (Twin city of Erode) and Komarapalayam (Twin city of Bhavani) upto SPB colony.

[edit] Direction Compass

Erode City Direction Compass

Destinations from ERODE TURMERIC & TEXTILE CITY OF RIVERS
Bhavani, BP Agraharam, Kalingarayan Vairapalayam, Veerappanchatram, Komarapalayam
 		 Pallipalayam Agraharam, Sankagiri, Karungal
Chithode, Sampath Nagar, Nasiyanur
N
W E
S
Pallipalayam, SPB Colny, Aanangoor, Tiruchengode
Thindal, Perundurai, Chennimalai Moolapalayam, Surampatti, A.Poondurai, Arachalur
 		 Solar, Kokrayanpet, Modakurichi, Sivagiri

Other Cities from Erode

Destinations from ERODE
Mysore, Sathy, Chamrajanagar, Mangalore Bangalore, Hosur, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri
 		 Salem, Vellore, Tirupati, Tiruvannamalai
Coimbatore, Ooty, Bhavanisagar Dam
N
W E
S
Namakkal, Rasipuram, Pondichery, Viluppuram
Tirupur, Pollachi, Udumalpet, Anaimalai Dindigul, Kangeyam, Palani, Oddanchatram
 		 Karur, Trichy, Madurai, Tuticorin

[edit] Department of Posts

A Central Postal Division is there headed by Erode. Erode has two Head Post Offices.

  • PS Park
  • Bhavani

Pincodes Pincode is the postal numbering system used in India given for Erode City.

Location Pincode
ERODE PS PARK Head Post Office & FORT 638 001
Railway Colony & SOLAR 638 002
Karungalpalayam 638 003
Veerappan Chatram 638 004
BP Agraharam 638 005
Pallipalayam 638 006
Cauvery RS & SPB Paper Mills 638 007
Pallipalayam Agraharam 638 008
Surampatti & Edayankadu 638 009
SPB Colony 638 010
Collectorate 638 011
Thindal 638 012
Chennimalai 638 051
Perundurai 638 052
Sanetorium & IRT PMCH 638 053
Siruvalur 638 054
Thingalur 638 055
Vijayamangalam & Toll Booth 638 056
Tudupathi & ESEC 638 057
Ingur & SIPCOT 638 058
Arachalur & Navarasam 638 101
Chittode 638 102
Modakurichi & SKM Groups 638 104
Kadirampatti & Nasiyanur 638 107
Nathakadayur & Palaya Kottai 638 108
Sivagiri 638 109
V.Vellode 638 112
A.Poondurai 638 115
Kanji Kovil 638 116
Komarapalayam 638 183
BHAVANI Head Post Office 638 301
Ammapet 638 311
Thingalur 638 312
Vasavi College, IRTT & Aavin 638 316

[edit] City Specials

[edit] Famous Personalities from Erode

[edit] Cuisine of the City

Erode cuisine is predominantly south Indian with rice as its base. Erode flavours are generally fairly mild. Most locals still retain their rural flavour, with many restaurants serving food on a banana leaf.

North Indian, Chinese and continental cuisines are also available.

Mysorepa (a sweet made from lentil flour and ghee), idly, dosa, Halwa {a sweet made of different ingredients like milk, wheat, rice) and vada-sambar and Biryani are popular among the locals. Coffee shops and pizza houses have been on the increase, and serve as meeting places for young people.

Garam Poori (Beet Salsa mixed with puffed rice) is a very popular evening snack, which goes with Thattuvadai (lentil chips).

Pallipalayam Chicken is famous throuchout South India.

The Mutton Treat (Keda Virunthu) is mostly famous at any occassion and also available in most of the Restaurants and Hotels.

[edit] Kongu Tamil

[edit] Places of Interest

  • Thanthai Periyar Memorial House, E.V.R Street - 2 km from Erode Junction.
  • V.O.C park, near Central Bus Terminus
  • Thindal malai - 7 km from Central Bus Terminus & Junction, temple of Lord Muruga
  • Kongu Tirupati - SPB Colony, 5 kms from Central Bus station.
  • Perumal Malai - 7 kms from Central & 4 kms from Chithode & 3 kms from Bhavani Terminals.
  • Bhavani(Tiriveni Sangamam) - 11 km from Erode Junction and 4 km from Chithode Terminus - Confluence of rivers Bhavani, Cauvery and Saraswathi in the Sangameshwar temple
  • Ooratchi Kottai Malai - 3 kms from Bhavani & 16 kms from Central Terminus.
  • Vellode - 10 km from Erode Junction - Birds Sanctuary
  • Nanjai Uthukkuli village - Kangayampalayam - 13 km south of Erode Central - Natratdeeswar Temple. This is temple of Lord Shiva. The speciality of this temple is that it has been placed in the center of the Cauvery river. Tamil New Year (Chitthirai Muthal Naal) is a famous celebration in this temple.
  • Aval Poondurai - 13 km from Erode, Very old Jain Temple & Bairava Temple.
  • Perundurai-15 km from Erode Central, well known for its SIPCOT estate and has shown an exponential development in real estate
  • Tiruchengode'-15 km from Central Bus Station famous for Red-hill Arthanareeswarar Temple.
  • Sivagiri - Famous for Handloom and Powerlooms Textiles. Velayudaswami Car fest in Chithirai (Pournami), famous for Muruga and Pon-Kaliamman Temple - 28 km from Erode city central and 20 km from Solar Bus terminus
  • Chennimalai - 29 km from Erode, well known town for handloom clothes, temple of Lord Muruga
  • Sankagiri - Famous Hill fort of Tippu Sultan, who ruled Erode, located 30 kms from Central & 20 kms from Bhavani Terminus.
  • Kodumudi - 35 km from Erode - a town on the banks of the river Cauvery with a lot of temples
  • Gobichettipalayam - well known for movie filming; famous temples including Pariyur Amman Temple, which is entirely built by marble stones - 30kms from Chithode & 35kms from Central Terminus.
  • Kodiveri - The favourite Shooting spot on the banks of the Bhavani river located near Gobichetipalayam, popularly known for movie filming.
  • Kangayam - (Sivan Hills) Sivan malai - Lord Muruga Temple - 45  from Erode
  • Bhavanisagar Dam, Near Sathyamangalam, Erode
  • Bannari Amman Temple located near Sathyamangalam
  • Sathyamangalam forest - a sanctuary for wild animals
  • Kundri - a good hilly area near Kadambur, Sathyamangalam

[edit] Industries

Erode is one among the industrially developing Cities. Industry and Trade occupy a place of prominence in the economy of the City. Industries that flourished in early days in and around Erode area were handloom weaving and carpet manufacturing. The advent of modern era has changed these industries to some extent and the powerloom weaving is slowly replacing it. There are 24189 registered SSI units as on 31.12.2000 in the district besides 59 Large Scale Units.

Loom-World

This area has a high concentration of powerloom and handloom weaving, Rice milling, Edible oil expelling units. The other industries are Tanneries, Chemical & Plastic Products, Paper Products, Basic Metal Products industries etc.

[edit] Infrastructure

Infrastructure is recognised as the most important factor as well as promoter of industrial activity in the economy. Availability of Power, Water, Transportation, Industrial Estate, Finance and Technical Education are the important infrastructure for industrial development. Erode surroundings has a good infrastructural base.

[edit] Small Scale Industries

Small Scale Industries are providing large-scale employment next to Agriculture in this area. It have played a very important role in the area's economy by providing large scale employment opportunities at fairly low capital cost, a wide industrial base, easy scattering of industries in rural areas and concentration of certain industrial groups at specific areas.

The city stands first for the highest number of units in

  • Beverages
  • Jute, Hemp & Mesta Textile Products

It stands second in the following sectors.

  • Food Products
  • Cotton Textiles

It stands fourth in

  • Basic Metal Products

[edit] Large Scale Industries

There are 70 Large Scale Industries in this district. Most of the units are cotton textiles. 57 units are textile industries. The following table shows the number of large scale units product wise.

Industries No of Units

Textile Industries 57 Engineering Industries 3 Sugar Mills 2 Oil Extraction 1 Others 7 Total 70

[edit] Cottage Industries

Cottage Industries are providing large scale employment with low cost investment. In Erode District there are 5915 units registered under cottage industries as on 31.03.2003 and they are providing employment to 6018 persons. Among them the major type of industries are given below.

Cottage Industries No of Units Employment

Tailoring units 2284 2288 Weaving of Cotton, Wool, Jute and Silk 963 963 Leather Products 809 810 Coir & Coir Products 302 303 Gem cutting 218 281 Pickle and Mixture making 317 320 Beedi Manufacturing 121 135 Coconut leaf Thatching 319 320 Puffed Rice 110 120 Wood Industry 209 213 Dehydrated / Dried fruits & vegetables 88 90 Pottery 107 107 Bamboo Baskets 68 68

[edit] Handicraft Units

Like cottage industries, handicraft units are also providing employment to the rural artisans. In Erode District there are 8222 units providing employment to 8300 person. The major types of activities are furnished in the table.

Handicrafts Activity No of Units Employment

Readymade Garments 1993 1999 Handloom Cloth 1128 1132 Leather 913 940 Agarbathi 401 420 Carpets 1659 1659 Palm Leaf Articles 273 273 Incease Perfumery 201 201 Artistic Printing 147 147 Jewellery 124 124 Bamboo, Cane etc. 196 198 Hand Printing 240 247 Wood Work 196 196 Embroiding Works 751 764

Leather Tanning

Erode is the prime city for tanning of leather from raw hides to a semi finished product called WET Blue and they are traded to Chennai, Ambur, Ranipet, Bangalore, Kolkata, Dewas for making the finished products.

The history of the Leather industry at Erode dates back to 1906 and most of the leathers made at Erode were being exported to U.K. and Europe. The Erode Tanners preferred mostly to do cow and buff hides.

Pickled goat skins were exported for quite some time during the early 1950s. During that period, E.I. Tanned (East India Tanned) Leathers were manufactured at Erode. East India tanning means tanning of leathers by using barks and nuts from plants and trees only without using any chemicals. So it is also known as vegetable tanned leather.

Before the 1970s, only E.I. Tanned leathers were manufactured in this town. In the beginning, E.I. Leathers produced only leathers which were for local uses like ploughing and fetching water from wells for irrigation purposes. These Leathers were called "Kavali Tholl" (kavalai= water fetching bag.) Almost 12000 people are engaged in direct and indirect leather manufacture and its allied industries at Erode.

[edit] Sakthi Masala

SAKTHI MASALA, a household name in India and in several countries to-day, was established in 1976 with a meager investment and in a small space in Erode, a small town in Southern region of India. The founder Mr.P.C. DURAISAMY, started his career as a turmeric merchant and then tried to expand his kingdom in the area of making pure spice powders and masala powders. In fact it was a concept selling since Indian housewives were clearly conservative in their approach towards cooking. Indeed they were right because the oriental culinary expertise of our women were known from time immemorial. Naturally, the journey Mr.DURAISAMY undertook was not smooth but with lot of bumps and potholes. The weather was inclement with a lot of storms, floods and droughts. Yet, like a sailor in a rough sea, with his perseverance and hard work with his supportive and enthusiastic wife, Mrs. SANTHI DURAISAMY made it possible to reach new avenues, climb the mountain and stay at the peak. Today if SAKTHI MASALA is No.1 it is because of maintaining product superiority year after year through the use of sophisticated machinery and the expertise of the trained personnel.

[edit] SKM Groups

The serious outbreak of Aflatoxin, a deadly plant disease in 1979 prompted Mr.SKM.MAEILANANDHAN to enter into the feed manufacturing business. He started SKM ANIMAL FEEDS AND FOODS in 1981 and built a feed manufacturing unit at Nanjaiuthukuli, a rural area in the district of Erode - State of Tamilnadu. The factory began its commercial production in 1983.

Mr.SKM.MAEILANANDHAN pioneered the concept of modern marketing in rural areas quite successfully. He organised farmers’ meets to study and analyse problems in the market. SKM helped the farmers in the preparation of project reports for obtaining financial assistance from banks, provided round-the-clock veterinary services. SKM also provided a twin advantage to the farmers, by collecting the eggs from farms at preannounced weekly rates, free of cost and adjust the cost of feed supplied. It is a kind of modern barter system, pioneered successfully.

The company is a case study on successful implementation of integrated rural marketing and its impact on rural growth. Long before the pundits of rural marketing could visualise its impact on the agrarian society, SKM was Practicing rural marketing which provided round-the-year profitable rural self-employment to the rural agriculturists and checked their migration to urban areas.

  • SKM Egg Produts
  • SKM Cattle Feeds
  • SKM Porna Oil

[edit] Seshasayee(SPB) Groups

Sri S Viswanathan was the Founder of the Company . He was responsible for the growth of the Company and bringing it to its present stature. Affectionately referred to as SV, by his friends and associates , he was a lawyer-turned freedom fighter-turned industrialist of a unique genre. He was a close associate of Sri Jaya Prakash Narayan. He teamed up with Sri R Venkataraman, former President of India, to practise Law at Chennai. He joined in 1957, the House of Seshasayees, a Managing Agency firm of repute in that era. With the untimely death of Sri V Seshasayee , SV took on the mantle, and his entrepreneurial drive and vision helped him establish, between 1958 and 1961, three Industrial enterprises, viz. Seshasayee Industries Limited, Simco Meters Ltd, and Seshasayee Paper and Boards Ltd. He also promoted, later, Neyveli Ceramics Ltd,High Energy Batteries(India) Ltd, Ponni Sugars & Chemicals Ltd, SPB Projects & Consultancy Ltd, Esvin Advanced Technologies Ltd, etc. The 'Magnum Opus' of SV was the creation of Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd. He took total charge and responsibility from concept to commissioning of this project. This was the first ever Mill to produce, successfully , newsprint out of sugarcane bagasse and continues to be one of the top profit performers of the State Government.

He laid great emphasis on the use of Bagasse as raw material for the Paper Industry to preserve forest cover and protect environment. His persistent thrust in this area has led to more than 50% of paper production in the country now being made out of unconventional raw materials, such as Bagasse. He promoted Ponni Sugars which became the first sugar mill in the country, to use alternate fuel in its Boilers and release the Bagasse in entirety for Paper Making. He innovatively structured Irrigation projects with multiple objectives of using treated paper mill effluent for converting dry lands into wet lands, thus transforming the livelihood of local farming community and simultaneously meeting the raw material needs of both Sugar and Paper Industry.

Sri. SV was a Director on the Board of SPB from inception, representing the erstwhile Managing Agents. He took over as Managing Director of the Company in April 1970, with the abolition of the Managing Agency system. He became the Chairman and Managing Director in December 1986, on the stepping down of Sri S Narayanaswamy, as Chairman of the Company. He relinquished his office as Managing Director in April 1988 and continued as Non-Executive Chairman of the Company till his very end.

He was a strong believer in team work and professionalism. He was firmly of the view that the role of the Industry is not just to create wealth in a few hands, but must be extended to serve rural development, poverty alleviation, employee welfare and society upliftment.

He paid great attention to operational details and played crucial role in nurturing the Company to its profit-yielding status. He was the inspiration behind the Company launching the recently completed Expansion / Modernisation Scheme. He was a 'visionary' par excellence and 'Karmayogi', non-pareil.

He passed away on July 22, 2001, after a brief illness

In his passing away, our Company has lost its Guiding Star and the void is hard to fill.

Though he is no more, his lofty ideals will always be the guiding spirit in all our activities.

SPB Paper Mills

Ponni Sugars

Ponni-Erode (a spin off of erstwhile Ponni Sugars and Chemicals Limited) was promoted in 1984 mainly to ensure a source of captive supply of bagasse to SPB. Ponni-Erode's performance has been excellent since inception. The installed capacity of Ponni-Erode is 3000 tcd. Ponni-Erode is able to meet more than 60% of SPB's bagasse requirements.

SPB Projects and Consultants

One of the main strength of SPB, since inception, has been its highly experienced team of engineers. This team was responsible for successful planning and implementation of Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (current capacity 1,80,000 tonnes per annum) which is the first bagasse based newsprint unit in the World. To exploit the availability of this in-house expertise commercially, in 1985, the Company promoted SPB-PC which has since grown to become the leading consultancy Company in paper industry in India and is also providing project related consultancy in sugar, ceramics, batteries, energy and environmental protection projects. SPB-PC is also the project consultants for major paper companies in India. They are one of the World Bank accredited Consultancy Companies, for their projects.

[edit] Agni Steels

It was in the year 1992 that we commenced production in Ingur, a sub-urb of Erode, by installing a 3-ton Induction Furnace for manufacturing ingots. As a well-established name in the manufacture of ISI-certified TMT steel rods, our devotion to impeccable quality and customer satisfaction is the differentiating factor. Our expertise as a renowned manufacturer of steel rods has been strengthened through years of experience in this field. It is the reason why we continue to pursue glorious heights; why we manufacture steel rods, but deliver quality. At every phase of the manufacturing process, we reaffirm our commitment to the highest quality. The fact that we furnish a Test Certificate for every lot that goes out of our factories, is ample proof. Combining a host of benefits like high bendability & weldability and resistance to fire, rust & corrosion, our rods are a cost-effective option in construction. We believe that our years of experience in the industry and a fast growing dealer network will carry our legacy forward and strengthen our foothold in the years to come.

Factory Agni Steels Private Limited Kavandanur Road, Ingur (Behind SIPCOT) Perundurai (TK) ERODE - 58 Phone: 91 4294 230229, 230211 Fax  : 91 4294 230212

Sakthi Auto Components Industry near Perundurai Vijayamangalam, Erode Behind SIPCOT Bye-pass of NH-47

[edit] Sakthi Sugars

includes Sakthi Soyas

Erode’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for year 2008 stood at 15.5 per cent was the first in the State and ahead of the State’s [GDP] by 4 per cent, Collector T. Udhayachandran said.

Kannan Departmental Stores

  • ERODE - 7

PS Park - I, II & III, Brough Road, Perundurai Road, Sathy Road, Central Busstand Trade Comlex

  • GOBI
  • AVINASHI
  • TIRUPUR
  • SALEM
  • KARUR
  • COIMBATORE
  • POLLACHI

Administrative Office & Address: Shri Kannan Departmental Store (P) Ltd. No. 49, Periyar Street Erode - 638 001 Tamilnadu, India. Tel. No. +91 424 222 2814, 222 4386 Fax. No. +91 424 222 1889 Top

Sangeetha Shopping Center

Sangeetha Shopping centre is the sister concern of kannan departmental stores and makes shopping experience really a memorable and enjoyable One! they offer from a small hair-pin to a mega electronic & novelty items.

  • Toys and Dolls
  • Electrical & Electronic
  • World of Delicious Choco Bars
  • 100% Pure Silver Items at Silver Section
  • Eversilver Utensils and Kitchen ware
  • Novelty Items
  • Ready Made Garments
  • Bags and Suitcases
  • Cereal Varieties
  • Cosmetic

Sakthi Super Market & Medicals

  • PS Park
  • Perundurai Road
  • Surampatti Four Roads
  • Swastik Center
  • Collectorate

More Super market

  • Moolapalayam
  • Thindal
  • PS Park

Nilgiris Super Market & Bakes, Restaurent & Nest

  • Bull-fight Statue
  • Karungal
  • Sampath Nagar

Spencer Super Market

  • sathyamoorthy hospital bus stop

[edit] Education

Erode is primarily an industrial and agricultural Area. The people of this generation are showing much importance to education as well. Due to this fact, Erode has developed into an educational hub.

A lot of people from all over the country (especially South India) come and do their higher education in this area. All this growth can be attributed to the high entrepreneurial skills of the people from this area.

The KONGU Institutions at 10 kms to the West & the K.S.R Institutions at 10 kms to the East of the City are the two top Colleges in Tamil Nadu.

Institute of Technologies

[edit] IRTT

Institute of Road and Transport Technology is an engineering institution located in Erode, India, run by the Transport Department of the Government of Tamilnadu and is listed under category II colleges by the Directorate of Technical Education. The current principal is Dr. B. Viswanathan.

The Institute Of Road and Transport Technology (IRTT) was established in the year 1984 as Automobile research oriented Engineering College. It is run by All Transport Corporations of Government of TamilNadu. The Institute is located in a sprawling lush green campus of 350 acres. It provides a congenial atmosphere for Technical Education. It is 15 km from Erode Railway Station and Half a km from the NH-47 between Bhavani and Chithode.

The college is affiliated with Anna University, Coimbatore.

The Institute offers 4 year Undergraduate Engineering Courses in Automobile, Civil, CSE,ECE,EEE, IT and Mechanical Engineering, as well as 2 year Postgraduate ME (structural engineering and Thermal Engineering) and 3 year Postgraduate MCA course.

This college is located above a hill which give us a pleasant place to study. Fully filled with trees and other colourful plants. Those who studied here, got the good remuneration in their life. Lot of companies are visiting for placement.

[edit] KONGU

The Kongu Engineering College (KEC) is an ISO certified institution located at Perundurai in Erode district of Tamil Nadu in India. It was founded by Kongu Vellalar Institute of Technology Trust (KVITT) in 1983. To achieve technical excellence in their rural areas, 41 philanthropists from different walks of life who realized the need for technical education formed KVITT.

[edit] BIT

The Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam was founded by Dr. S.V. Balasubramaniam in 1996.[citation needed] The college lies besides the bavani river with the Western Ghats as the backdrop. The college runs under the leadership of its director Dr. S K Sundararaman and Principal Dr.A. Shanmugam

It has a number of departments and schools: Computer Applications, Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Information Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, Biotechnology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Textile Technology, Fashion Technology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,electrical & instrumentation.

There are also a number of clubs, societies and forums that encompass a host of activities including sports

Bannari Amman Institute of Technology is backed by the large business conglomerate of Bannari Amman Group (www.bannari.com). the students to have the benefit of familiarizing with industrial procedures and functions and get hands-on experience.

The Institute is developing an industry liaison cell that will enable effective interaction with the industry.

[edit] KSR

  • KSR Institutes of Technology, Tiruchengode

[edit] Builders Institute

  • Builders Institute of Technology - EBET (Erode Builders Educational Trust) Group of Institutions, Palaya Kottai, Erode

[edit] Regional Institute of Engineering Technology

  • Regional Institute of Engineering Technology, Erode
  • Erode Sengunthar Engineering college (ESEC), Thudupathi (Erode Sengunthar Trust)

Erode Sengunthar Engineering College is situated at Thudupathi, 5 km away from Perundurai, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. It is a well renowned college for its quality education

  • Vellalar Educational Trusts (VET owns Velalar College of Engg and Tech, Thindal (www.vellalar.com)
  • Maharaja Educational Trusts (Engineering, Polytechnic) (www.maharaja.in)
  • SSM Educational Trusts (Engineering College, Polytechnic College)
  • Sasurie College Of Engineering (Engineering, MBA, MCA)
  • Nandha Educational Trusts (Engineering, Polytechnic), Erode
  • Nandha Institue of Technology
  • Erode Institute of Technology (EIT), Kavindapadi, Erode
  • Erode Institute of Chemical Technology (EICT), Vijayamangalam
  • Sri Venkateshwara Educational Trusts (Engineering College, School), Gobi, Erode
  • SSM Institute of Textile Technology
  • Al-Ameen Institute of Technology, N.Uttukuli, Erode
  • M.P.Nachimuthu M.Jaganathan Engineering college, Chennaimalai (MPNMJ), Erode
  • JKK Group of Technology Institutes, Bhavani
  • Ramanathan College of Engineering, Vijayamangalam, Erode
  • Ragavendra Polytechnic, Komarapalayam
  • Erode Excel Group of Institutions, Komarapalayam, Erode
  • Selva Kumar Engineering College, Sivagiri, Erode
  • Government ITI, Erode
  • Rabindranath Tagore College of Engineering, Erode

Medical

[edit] IRT Perundurai Medical College

  • IRT Perundurai Medical College (IRT-PMCH), Perundurai, Erode
  • Nandha Institute of Pharmacy & Nursing
  • Erode College of Pharmacy
  • CK School of Nursing
  • Shoba College of Nursing
  • Coimbatore Institute of Pharmacy
  • KSR Institute of Pharmacy & Nursing

Teacher Training

[edit] D.I.E.T Perundurai

  • D.I.E.T - District Institute of Educational Training, Perundurai, Erode
  • Sara Womens Institute, Erode
  • Ashram Institute, Erode
  • SPM Institute, Erode
  • CSI, Erode

Some Arts & Science Colleges

  • Erode Arts and Science college for Men, Rangampalayam, Erode
  • Erode Arts for Women, Erode
  • Erode School of Business
  • Sri Vasavi College for Arts & Science, Chithode
  • Chikkhaiya Nayakar College of Arts & Science - (CNC), Erode
  • Bharadhidasan College of Arts & Science, Ellispettai
  • Amman Arts & Science College, Chithode
  • N.P.M.J College of Arts & Science, Erode
  • CSI College of Arts & Science, PS Park
  • Vellalar Arts women, Thindal
  • Navarasam Arts Women, Arachalur
  • K M College of Arts & Science, Muthur
  • Cherraan's College, Thituarai, Chennimalai
  • Maharaja Arts Womens, Erode
  • Rabindranath Tagore womens, Erode
  • KSR Arts, Tiruchengode


Schools

Public Schools - International & CBSE

  • Indian Public School
  • Maharaja International School
  • AmarJyothi Public School
  • Nandha National School
  • Indu International School
  • BVB Public School
  • Kongu Residential School
  • Geethanjali Public School

Matriculations & State Boards

  • Shri Ganga Matriculation Hr. Sec. School, Ingur, Erode
  • A.E.T. Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Erode
  • Rajendran Matric Hr.Sec.School, Vadugapatti
  • Bharathi Vidya Bhavan Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Thindal, Erode
  • Vellalar Matriculation Girls Hr. Sec. School, Thindal, Erode
  • Kalaimagal Kalvi Nilayam Hr. Sec. School, Erode
  • Erode Hindu Kalvi Nilayam Matric Hr.Sec. School, Mamarathupalayam, Erode
  • SVN Matric and Hr.Sec. school, Erode
  • SSM Lakshmi Ammal Matriculations Hr. Sec. School, Komarapalayam
  • Bharathi Kalvi Nilayam, Nasiyanur
  • Christhu Jyothi Matriculation Hr. Sec. School, B.P.Agraharam, Erode
  • Kongu Kalvi Nilayam, Rangampalayam, Erode
  • Navarasam Metriculation Hr. Sec. school, Palliyuthu
  • Ideal Higher Secondary School, Anthiyur
  • URC Palaniammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Thindal, Erode
  • Railway Colony Corporation Higher Secondary School, Kollampalayam, Erode
  • SSV Matriculation Hr. Sec School, Sivagiri
  • Carmel Matriculation Hr. Sec School, Kollampalayam, Erode
  • Naga Memorial Matriculation School, Thirunagar colony, Erode
  • Shri Maha Matriculation Hr. Sec. School, Ingur, Erode
  • Al Ameen Educational Trust, Erode
  • Sri Sakthi Vidya Nikethan, Rangampalayam, Erode

[edit] Health-Care

A huge number of Health care organizations are available in the city. Several Ambulance service providers are also available to help the people in an emergency.

  • Sri Athi sathya Hospital
  • Kovai Medical Centre Multi speciality Hospitals
  • CK Hospitals
  • Lotus Multi & Super speciality Hospitals
  • Vasan eye care hospital
  • MMCH Hospital
  • Dr. Agarwal's eye hospitals
  • Arasan Eye Hospitals
  • Sakthi Care Center
  • Baby Hospitals
  • Erode Trust Hospitals
  • Senthil Nerve & Ortho Care Center
  • ESI Hospitals
  • KMCH - Erode Center
  • KMCH - Perundurai Center
  • LKM Hospitals
  • IRT PMCH Hospitals
  • SKM Siddha & Ayurvedha Clinic
  • Ajay Gastro Hospitals
  • Arcees Maternity Center
  • Brain & Spine Clinic
  • CSI Multi-speciality Hospitals
  • City Hospitals
  • Erode Heart & Child Care Center
  • Erode Cancer Cure & Research Center
  • Erode Kidney Care Center
  • Yang-fu Accupuncture Hospitals
  • Rajam Sidha Hospitals

[edit] Hotels

  • HOTEL LE-JARDIN - Veerapathra Road, VOC Park
  • AKSHIYA HOTEL A/C - Mettur Road, Opp. to Central Bus Station
  • GOLDEN LEAVES - E.V.N Road, Surampatti
  • CHILL HUT - E.V.N Road, M.M Arcade, Surampatti Four Roads
  • HOTEL BLUE DIAMOND - Veerapathra Road, VOC Park
  • CLUB-MELAANGE - Perundurai Road, Collectorate
  • HOTEL OXFORD - Veerapathra Road, VOC Stadium
  • HOTEL LE-MERIDIAN - Brough Road, Five Roads
  • NILGIRIs INN - Old Rly. Station Road, Bull-fight Statue
  • ROYAL PARK - Junction Road, Surampatti Four Roads
  • CHIMNEY RESTAURANT - Old Railway Station Road, Bull-fight Statue
  • HOTEL ANNAPOORNA - T.V.S Street, P.S Park
  • HOTEL ARIYAS - Gandhiji Road, PS Park
  • BHIMAS TIFFEN HOUSE - Power House Road, Five Roads
  • GAURNISCH CLUB - Karur Highways, Solar
  • BRINDAVAN HOTELS - Mettur Road, Central Bus Station
  • HOTEL MEGA GARDEN RESTAURANT - Mettur Road, Collectorate
  • COLLEGE BHAVAN - Near General Hospital, Five Roads
  • HOTEL KUPPANNA - Perundurai Road, Collectorate
  • HOTEL JUNIOR KUPPANNA - Veerapathra Street, Central Bus Station
  • HOTEL ATHAPPAR - Central Bus Stand East Gate
  • HOTEL ABIRAMI - K.P.K Petrol Bunk, Perundurai Road, Five Roads
  • TRICHY CAFE -Manikoondu,mettur road
  • ADAYAR ANANDHA BHAVAN - Mettur road
  • HOTEL KANNAN- Brough Road,nethaji road(chintamani upper floor) and bus stand complex

[edit] Textile Show-Rooms Exclusive

  • The Chennai Silks
  • Bharani Silk Center - 3 Branches
  • Sumangali Silks
  • SPP Silk Center - 5 Branches
  • Mothi - exclusively for Men
  • Kumar Shirts
  • Park Avenue
  • Raymonds
  • Peter England
  • Jansons
  • Kala Mandir - exclusively for Women
  • Derby exclusive showroom
  • loom world

[edit] Jewellery Show-Rooms

  • Sri Kumaran Thanga Maligai
  • Malabar Gold
  • Alukkas jewellery
  • TATA Gold Plus
  • Bharani Velli Maaligai
  • Avathar jewellers
  • Tanishq
  • Kalyan jewellers

[edit] Recreation & Communication

[edit] Cinema Halls

As cinema theatres in the city are more and equally spaced throughout the city, most of the bus stops are referred with the names of the cinema theatres nearby.

The major Cinema halls within Erode city

Cinema Theatres Location Features
Abirami Cineplex Multi-Cinemas Central Bus Station A/C, Digital, 70MM Wide Screen - Multiplex
Chandika Multi-Cinemas Junction Bus Station A/C, DTS, 70MM – Qube Pyramid
Aanoor Complex Bull-Fight Corner Fire Station A/C, DTS Qube Cinemas
Srinivasa Theatre Surampatti Bus Station A/C, DTS, Pyramid
VSP Cinemas Near Five Roads Fly-over A/C, 70MM, DTS ,Dolby Digital
Sangeetha Paradise KK Nagar Bridge A/C, Qube Digital
Royal Cinemas Central Bus Station 70MM A/C, Qube Digital DTS
Krishna Cinemas Near Town Hall Clock Tower A/C, DTS, 35MM
Bharathi Veerappan Chatram DTS Dolby Sound System
Kavitha Paradise Wooden Bridge DTS Dolby DSS
Prabha Theatres Municipal Colony DTS Cuisine Dolby
Lakshmi Paradise BP Agraharam, Bhavani Road A/C, 35MM
Rajaram Theatre Sait Colony DSS Dolby
Star Cinemas Park Road junction A/C, DTS
Anna Theatre Municipal Colony DTS
Central Cinema Gandhiji Road, PS Park 70MM Multi-Cuisine
Manickam Theatre Jawan’s Bhavan, Periyar Nagar DTS Crystal Picture
Karumalaiyan Cinema Railway Colony, Kollampalayam DTS Dolby
AnnaPoorani Bhavani Road, BP Agraharam 70MM DSS Surround Sound
Natarajah NGGO Colony, Surampatti DTS Dolby
Ravi Cinemas Opp. to Kalingarayan House Qube Pyramid
Reliance ‘’’BIG’’’ Cinemas (Under Construction) Thindal, Perundurai Road 70MM A/C, DTS Qube Pyramid, Multi-screen Cuisine
Maharaja Multiplex (Proposed) Near Solar Bus Station Multi-screen Cuisine, 70MM A/C , Qube Pyramid

[edit] Media

Print

DailyThanthi, Dina Malar, Kalai Kadir, Dina Boomi & Malai Malar(evening daily) are the prominent Tamil news dailies currently printed in the city. The Hindu, Deccan Chronicle and The New Indian Express are the two widely read English newspapers in the region.

Local TV

  • King TV - 1
  • King TV - 2
  • Polymer TV
  • Karan TV
  • MCN TV

are the local cable television networks.

Karan tv details

Karan tv is the leading local channel in Tirunelveli. It was started in tirunelveli 7.10.2000. It has 14 branches in tamilnadu. The 14 centre of karan tv is Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Nagercoil, Tuticorin, Thiruchendur, Rajapalayam, Dindigul, Tanjore, Kumbakonam, Erode, Komarapalayam, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri.

Karan tv earn somany viewers More than other local channels. Because it is the first local channel in tamilnadu with full form of programmes, local news and live shows. In the 14 centres karan tv prepared Daily local news from Nellai, Erode, Dindigul, Tanjore centres. Local news are broadcasted in karan tv daily 4 times. The news time is 7.00 am, 12.30 pm, 6.30 pm, 9.00 pm.

Every year Indipendence day programme is celebrated at Tirunelveli-Palayamkottai VOC ground. Dist Collector, Higher Police and govt authorities are participated in this programme. Thousands of schoolstudents are participated and given the cultural programme. It is a wonder full and colourful programme in nellai. This Indipendence day programme is Lively telecasted in the nellai karan tv regularly for the last 7 years.

Every year many branches of karan tv telecasted 10th, plus2 results and marks lively. Kantha Sasti Thiruvizha and Sura samharam is a major event in Thiruchendur. This event is Lively telecasted in thiruchendur karan tv.

Because of the above live shows, Studio based live shows, entertaiment programmes, local news is the reason for victim of karan tv.

karan tv is one of the channel under the roof of SUN NETWORK. For more details about karan tv please contact: 0462-2510510.

[edit] Radio stations

Erode City is served on the FM dial by Suriyan FM, frequency 93.5 MHz, run by the Sun Network, and Kodai FM (AIR) frequency 100.5 MHz (Kodaikanal), 103.7 MHz (Yercaud), by the Government of India, Radio Mirchi and Hello FM's based on Coimbatore. 90.4 FM Kongu Engg College FM and Sengunthar Engg College FM are the radio stations run by educational institutions.

[edit] Online Media

Erode's Online Directory

[edit] Connectivity

Erode is well connected with bus, air and train transport which contributes to the economic development of the city. The people of Erode are known to travel more compared to people from other parts of Tamil Nadu.

[edit] Airways

Nearest Airports to the City are

And there's a proposal for developing a new Airport at Erode near Solar or Chittode.

[edit] Roadways

[edit] Bus Terminus

The City has Four Major Mofussil Bus Stations

  • Central
  • Solar (Integrated)
  • Thindal(EMBT) (Under processing)
  • Chithode (Being Proposed)

And ther are three Local Bus Stations for the City Buses

  • Central
  • Junction Campus
  • Surampatti
  • SPB Colony

And also in the Sub-Urbs of the city

  • Bhavani Town &
  • Bhavani Mofussil (Proposed)

Other minor Bus Terminus for the City busses revolving around the city are

  • Komarapalayam
  • Perundurai
  • Tiruchengode
  • Sivagiri
  • Chennimalai
  • Kavindapadi
  • Sankagiri

The city is well connected to various parts of Tamil Nadu by private and public bus services. The Central bus station, near V.O.C Park has local(City) and mofussil (city-to-city) bus services with connections to nearby towns and villages. Bus services are frequent, once every two to five minutes.

The Central Bus terminus in the city is second biggest terminal in the state. It can accommodate 600 buses at a time.

The roadway connects all the parts of the state with the city. Plenty of Town buses are ply to connect all parts of the city.

It is the first bus terminus to have Air Conditioned Waiting Hall for passengers.The bus stand is now being renovated to accommodate more buses and to provide better facilities.

Local city and town buses are abundant and well mapped to link various places around the city like Solar, Thindal, Chithode, Perundurai, Tiruchengode, Arachalur, Kavindapadi, Komarapalayam, Sivagiri, Chennimalai, Bhavani, etc.

The Mofussil Bay at Central is for the busses towards Salem, Namakkal, Vellore, Bangalore, Chennai, Vilupuram, Pondichery, Tiruvannamalai, etc,.

The Solar bus station has long distance services to major cities of the Southern TamilNadu such as Madurai, Tirunelveli, Trichy, Tanjore, Nagercoil & Tuticorin, etc,.

The Thindal Bus Station has Mofussil Bus Services towards Coimbatore, Tirupur, Pollachi, Udumalpet, Mettupalayam, Ooty, & towards Kerala.

The New Chithode (Bhavani Mofussil) Bus Terminus will have Bus facilities towards Gobichettipalayam, Sathyamangalam, Bhavanisagar, Mysore, Chamraj Nagar, Anthiyur, Mettur Dam, Idapadi, & Bangalore, etc,.

The city is also well-connected to the other cities of Tamil Nadu, southern Karnataka and Kerala through public and private chartered buses. One can get buses from Erode to almost any part of the state.

Major Arterial Roads in the City

The road flying from Perundurai Bus station to Tiruchengode Bus station through Central Bus Station is known as Institutional Highway or College Rider Highway

It drives 20 kms to the West and 20 kms to the East of the Central Bus station through a Vast number Educational Institutions, namely IRT PMC, Maharaja, KONGU, Nandha, Vellalar, RR College, K.S.R, Vidyaa Vikaas, Sengunthar and so on...

  • Brough Road
  • Gandhiji Road
  • EVN Road
  • Sathy Road
  • Nethaji Road
  • Mettur Road
  • Perundurai Road
  • Tiruchengode Road
  • Chennimalai Road
  • Cutchery Road
  • Veerapathra Road
  • Old Rly. Station Road
  • Poondurai Road
  • Karur Bye-pass Road
  • Nasiyanur Road
  • 100 feet Road at Periyar Nagar
  • RKV Road
  • Cauvery Road

There is on-going project for developing the other 3 bus terminals in the city for reducing congestion. It is going to be implemented soon at Solar, Thindal and Chittode Bus Terminus. Also there will be a Bhavani Mofussil Bus Station at Perumal Malai on NH 47 Bye-pass.

Also there is one local (City) Bus station which is going to be operated within few months at the Railway Junction Campus Bus Station.

[edit] TNSTC Erode Division

The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) has its divisional headquarters at Erode. Jeeva Transport Corporation Limited came into being by bifurcation of Cheran Transport Corporation Ltd., and it started functioning from 01.04.1983 with headquarters at Erode and with the principal area of operation in the Erode District. Jeeva Transport Corporation was renamed as Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Coimbatore Division-II) Ltd Erode on 01.07.97. The fleet strength as on 31.03.2003 was 918. During the year 2002-2003, 114 buses have been purchased for replacement.

Two Ring road projects is under survey.

There is an ongoing plan for constructing flyover bridges in the heart of the city to reduce traffic.

One flyover is proposed on Mettur road - EVN road, another one on Perundurai road - Brough road and another one on Brough road - PS Park - Manikoondu - Nethaji road. There are two fly-overs being constructed at PS Park junction and 5 Roads to reduce traffic within the city, Bhavni Bye-pass and at Kalingarayan.

More Walk-over bridges are under construction.

There are railway flyovers at KK Nagar, Vendipalayam, Palayapalayam, Muthampalayam, BP Agraharam, Karungalpalayam and Chittode.

[edit] City Bus Routes

Tex-City or Yellow(Turmeric) City Riders

City Bus Route No. Starting Station Terminal Station
1 General Hospital SPB Colony
1-B Central Bus Stand Aanangoor
1-C Central Bus Stand Tiruchengode Bus Stand
1-D General Hospital Kokrayanpet
K-1 General Hospital Komarapalayam Bus Stand
K-2 Surampatti Bus Stand Komarapalayam Bus Stand
2 Surampatti Bus Stand Bhavani Bus Stand
2-B Central Bus Stand Bhavani Bus Stand
3 General Hospital Bhavani Bus Stand
3.. NGGO Colony Bhavani Bus Stand
3-A PS Park Aapakoodal
3-B Surampatti Bus Stand Bhavani Bus Stand
4-A Central Bus Stand Tiruchengode Bus Stand
5 Surampatti Bus Stand Bhavani Bus Stand
5-B Jeeva Nagar Bhavani Bus Stand
6-A Central Bus Stand Pasoor Bridge
7 PS Park Bommanpatti
8 Central Bus Stand Kavindapadi Bus Stand
8-A Central Bus Stand Kavindapadi Bus Stand
8-B Central Bus Stand Kavindapadi Bus Stand
8-E Central Bus Stand Kavindapadi Bus Stand
9 Central Bus Stand Perundurai Bus Stand
P-9 Perundurai Bus Stand Modakurichi
10 Central Bus Stand Vadugan Estate
10.. Central Bus Stand Kuppana Samy Koil
11 Central Bus Stand Chennimalai Bus Stand
11-A Central Bus Stand Chennimalai Bus Stand
11-C Central Bus Stand Chennimalai Bus Stand
11-D Central Bus Stand Chennimalai Bus Stand
12 Central Bus Stand Perundurai Bus Stand
12.. Central Bus Stand Perundurai SIPCOT
12-A Central Bus Stand Tudupathi
12-C Central Bus Stand Chinapuram
12-P Central Bus Stand Palakkarai
B-12 Bhavani Bus Stand Perundurai Bus Stand
13 Central Bus Stand Perundurai Bus Stand
14 Central Bus Stand Nathakadaiyur
14-A Central Bus Stand Palayakottai
15 Central Bus Stand Nadupalayam
15-B Central Bus Stand Thamaraipalayam
16 Central Bus Stand Thalavaipet
17 Central Bus Stand Vellode Kuttapalayam
18 Central Bus Stand Perundurai Bus Stand
19 Central Bus Stand Nadupalayam
19-A Central Bus Stand Kulavilaku
20 Central Bus Stand Chennippali
20-A Central Bus Stand Chennimalai Bus Stand
20-B Central Bus Stand Perundurai Bus Stand
21 Central Bus Stand Sivagiri Ellakadai
22 Central Bus Stand Chennimalai Thalavumalai
22.. Central Bus Stand KG Valasu
24 Central Bus Stand Sivagiri Bus Stand
25 PS Park Bhavani Paruvachi
25.. PS Park Anthiyur Bus Stand
26 Central Bus Stand Vadugapatti
26-A Central Bus Stand Thandampalayam
27 Central Bus Stand Kavindapadi Bus Stand
29 Central Bus Stand Sivagiri Parapalayam
30 Central Bus Stand Savadipalayam
30.. Central Bus Stand Palani Gounden palayam
31 Central Bus Stand Ingur (SIPCOT)
33 Central Bus Stand Arachalur
34 Central Bus Stand Chennimalai Murungatholuvu
35 Central Bus Stand P.Mettupalayam
38 Central Bus Stand Sivagiri Amman Koil
39 Central Bus Stand Perundurai Bus Stand
39-A Central Bus Stand Perundurai Bus Stand
39-B Central Bus Stand Elumathoor (Sakthi Sugars)
40 Central Bus Stand Modakurichi
41 Central Bus Stand Sivagiri Annamalai Kottai
42 Central Bus Stand Sivagiri Bus Stand
42-B Central Bus Stand Sivagiri Bus Stand
42-C Central Bus Stand Sivagiri Bus Stand
42-D Central Bus Stand Sivagiri Bus Stand
43 Central Bus Stand Unjalur – Kodumudi Bus Stand
44 Central Bus Stand Aapakoodal
45 Central Bus Stand Thandampalayam
46 Central Bus Stand Anjurampalayam
51 Central Bus Stand Aapakoodal (Sakthi Sugars)
Proposed
Ring-1 Central Bus Stand Bhavani Bus Stand
Ring-2 Central Bus Stand Solar Bus Stand via Junction Bus Stand
Ring-3 Bhavani Bus Stand Central Bus Stand via Chittode Bus Stand
Ring-4 Central Bus Stand Thindal Bus Stand via Surampatti Bus Stand
Ring-5 Solar Bus Stand Chittode Bus Stand via Junction,
Ring-6 Solar Bus Stand Bhavani Bus Stand via Junction, Chittode

[edit] Distance Chart

Sl no City Distance (in km)
1 Chennai 390
2 Bangalore (via Dharmapuri) 190
3 Bangalore (via Anthiyur) 210
4 Coimbatore 100
5 Tuticorin 360
6 Tirupathi 350
7 Salem 60
8 Tirupur 50
9 Karur 65
10 Namakkal 55
11 Mysore 175
12 Trichy 135
13 Dindigul 110
14 Mettur Dam 65
15 Bhavanisagar Dam 80
16 Tirunelveli 335
17 Madurai 200
18 Ooty 125
19 Vellore 240
20 Palakkad 175
21 Mangalore 245
22 Palani 111
23 Tanjore 200

Private Omni Bus operators (Travels)

  • KPN Travels
  • NJK Travels
  • VIJAYALAKSHMI Travels
  • PNKSRT Travels
  • ABT Travels
  • ARC Travels (buses equipped with LCD TV's)
  • PARVEEN Travels
  • JAHAN Travels
  • SCP Transport

[edit] National Highway projects in Erode

  • NH 47 Bangalore – Kochi Bye-pass (via Chittode, SIPCOT of Erode)
  • NH 67 Nagapattinam - Udhagamandalam (Ooty) (via Vellakovil, Kangayam of Erode District)
  • NH 209 Dindugul - Bangalore (via Sathyamangalam of Erode District)

[edit] State Highways

  • Erode - Gobi - Sathyamangalam
  • Erode - Perundurai
  • Erode - Kodumudi - Karur
  • Erode - Salem
  • Erode - Tiruchengode - Namakkal
  • Erode - Kangeyam - Dharapuram - Palani
  • Erode - Bhavani - Mettur
  • Erode - Muthur - Vellakovil - Mulanur
  • Erode - Sivagiri - Pallapatti - Dindigul
  • Erode - Tiruchengode - Rasipuram - Attur - Kallakurichi
  • Erode - Anthiyur - Bangalore
  • Erode - Chennimalai - Kangeyam

[edit] Railways

Erode Junction (code: ED) is the hub of the Southern Railway's operations connecting Tamil Nadu to various parts of India, notably regions in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Bengal, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh.

[edit] Erode Junction

Erode railway junction.

Currently, there are 5 platforms (being extension to 7 now). 3 routes have been proposed for Mysore (Chamaraj Nagar), Palani and linking Cauvery station to Chitode station in the Erode - Mysore plan and an additional - Erode E-LOCO train to the SPB paper mills.

It has state of the art technology in electrification and was the first electrified link from Chennai with broad gauge conversion.

It also serves as the hub for water filling facilities, food provision and toilet cleaning to all long distance trains that run along the length and breadth of the country via Erode. The station is well connected by buses round the clock.

And there is one Local Town Bus Terminus in the Railway Junction Campus for City Buses all round the entire City.

There are Six local railway stations in the city

Sl No. Station Name Station Code
1 Erode Junction ED
2 Erode Town EDT
3 Cauvery CAV
4 SPB Colony SPB
5 Solar SLR
6 Perundurai PRI
7 SPB Paper Mills SPBM
8 SIPCOT Requested[1][2]

Erode Junction has the distinction of being the second cleanest Railway Junction in India

Trains from Erode Junction[3] Express

  • Yercaud Express - Erode - Chennai

Passengers


Electric LOCO Shed

It is proud to achieve the status of ISO certification for its best service by the Electric loco shed and the WAP model electric locomotives (which can been seen on almost all state running electric engines marked as WAP-ERODE both in English and Hindi).

Diesel LOCO Shed

The Diesel Loco Shed at Erode houses over 120 Diesel-Electric locomotives. It was set up in 1962 and is one of the premier locomotive maintenance sheds in the country. The ISO 9001 certified shed maintains locomotives which haul important trains up to Kanniyakumari, Trivandrum, Madurai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mysore, Mumbai, Rajkot, Pune etc. The Erode Railway Junction has three branches leading to Karur, Coimbatore and Salem.

[edit] Geology

The soils are mostly red sand and gravel with moderate amounts of red-loam and occasional black loam tracts. Vast stretches of the upland regions are mostly gravel. Red-loam occurs mostly in the land under the Kalingarayan channel and in beds of tanks in Erode city and to some lesser extent in the valleys in Perundurai and Dharapuram. It also occurs in the hilly tracts of Bhavani.

Soils of Bhavani, Erode, Dharapuram and Perundurai are chiefly gravelly, stony and sandy of the red variety. Soils of Gobichettipalayam and Sathyamangalam taluks are mostly of the red sandy variety. Red loam is prevalent mostly in Gobichettipalayam and Perundurai taluks.

[edit] Climate

Erode in general is characterised with scanty rainfall and a dry climate. The maximum rainfall is recorded in Gobichettipalayam and Bhavani. The Palghat gap in the Western Ghats, which has a soothing effect in the climate of Coimbatore District, does not render much help in bringing down the dryness of the climate in this area. The cool-wind that gushes out of the west coast through Palghat gap loses its coolness and becomes dry by the time it crosses Coimbatore district and reaches the Erode region.

Erode District has dry weather throughout except during the monsoon season. Generally the first two months of the year are pleasant, but in March, the mercury gains an upward trend which persists till the end of May. The highest temperature is normally recorded during May. The scanty showers during this period do not provide any relief from the oppressive heat. There is a light improvement in the climate during June-August period. During this pre-monsoon period, the mercury reverses its trend and by September, the sky gets overcast heavily but the rains are meagre. the north-east monsoon sets in vigorously only during October-November and by December, the rains disappear rendering the climate clear but pleasant.

[edit] Land Use

The extent of the Erode local planning area (LPA) is 76.21 km². Developed land within the local planning area constitutes 13.44% of the total area. The developed area in the municipal area alone constitutes 83.25% of the total municipal area.

The commercial area has been developed along the roadsides in all major roads, in municipal area along Kongan road near the southern boundary of the local planning area. The commercial area in Erode city is concentrated near the junction of Brough road and Cutchery road and Bazaar area.

In the city, the industries users are found along the Nethaji road. Most of the industries are located outside the municipal limits. The industrially developed Perundurai road is near the fringe of Erode city road.

Some industrial development is also found along Sathy road. The industries that are located within Erode city belong to mainly oil and rice mills and allied trades, such as engineering works, automobiles and power looms. The industries such as dyeing and powerloom textiles are predominant in LPA. Industries belonging to Dhal mill, Cotton textiles, Vanaspathy manufacturing, wax and screen printing, powerloom, sizing, wrapping and printing press are also found in and around Erode city.

Within the city, the industrial units occupy 6 .69% of the city area whereas the industrial belt as a whole covers 136 hectares and accounts for 1.80% of the Erode LPA.

[edit] Agriculture

Erode District in Tamil Nadu State is a very important market centre for Coconut in Avalpoondurai. Coconut is received, not only from Erode district but also from the other parts of Tamil Nadu and adjoining districts like Mysore in Karnataka State.

Agriculture and textiles play an important role in its economy. Erode in Tamil Nadu State is very important market centre for Turmeric. Turmeric is received, not only from Erode district, but also from the other parts of Tamil Nadu and adjoining district like Mysore in Karnataka State.

Erode District in Tamil Nadu State is also a very important market centre for Turmeric. Turmeric is received, not only from Erode district, but also from the other parts of Tamil Nadu and adjoining districts like Mysore in Karnataka State. Daily Turmeric market rate is updated in the website www.agmarknet.nic.in

Erode is well known for marketing of textile products of Handloom, Powerloom and Readymade Garments. The Handloom and Powerloom products such as Cotton Sarees, Bed Spreads, Carpets, Lungies, Printed Fabrics, Towels, Dhotis are marketed here in bulk.

Kangeyam is famous for Bulls, Rice Mills and Oil Mills. Kangeyam cows are not noted for their yield but their availability in large numbers has helped the district to make a mark in the field of dairy development. It is also one of the largest coconut oil producers in south-India.


[edit] Demographics

As of 2001, the Indian census[4] indicates that Erode had a population of 151,184. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Erode has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 72%. In Erode, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] Politics

Erode has become a separate parliamentary constituency Erode Parliamentary Constituency in effect with the revised demarcation of constituencies.

Erode City is covered by 6 Assembly Constituencies of Erode East, Erode West, Modakurichi, Perundurai, Komarapalayam & Bhavani.

Among which, Perundurai & Bhavani comes under newly formed Tiruppur Parliamentary Constituency.

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Railway station requested for SIPCOT
  2. ^ Residents demand new railway station at Solar
  3. ^ ^1
  4. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved on 2008-11-01. 
  5. ^ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf. Retrieved on 2008-10-09. 

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