Perur is a major residential neighbourhood and cultural hub of the city of

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. It is located on the banks of Noyyal River, which divides the settlement into equal halves.

History

Perur is a historical town that is located six km (3.7 mi) west of

that lies on the bank of the Noyyal River. Noyyal is historically called as Kanchi and Kanchima nadhi by different derivations. The Archaeological survey of India under the guidance of K.V. Soundararajan and B. Narashimaiha excavated this site in 1970-71 and observed three cultural periods without any break. Perur had been a prominent trading hub and had trade relations with Rome, since it was a part of historic "Rajasekaraperuvazhi" and the capital of Perur Nadu in the erstwhile

Chera The Chera dynasty ( or Cēra, ), also known as Keralaputra, from the early historic or the Sangam period in Tamil-speaking southern India, ruled over parts of present-day states Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The Cheras, known as one of the mu-ventar ...

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and

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kingdoms. The settlement is famous for

Perur Pateeswarar Temple Perur Pateeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Perur, in western part of Coimbatore in state of Tamil Nadu in India. The temple was built by Karikala Chola in 2nd century CE. The temple is located on the bank of ...

built by the Chola emperor

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in 2 AD.

Etymology

As per Tolkappiyam, in the sangam landscape the larger settlements along fertile river basins in Marutham landscape were termed as "Perur". According to Senthandivakaram any place which has more than 500 families will be considered as Perur.

Geography

Perur is located at 5 km from the centre of the city,

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. The nerve centre of Perur is Siruvani Road. Other majors roads are Vedapatti Road, Maruthamalai Road and Chettipalayam Road. Perur shares its borders with Selvapuram, Telugupalayam, Perur Chettipalayam and Vedapatti.

Administration

Perur is currently administered by Perur

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. It is the headquarters of Perur taluk and Perur Panchayat Union in

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Demographics

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, Perur had a population of 7937. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Perur has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 61%. In Perur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. As of 2011 India census, the population had risen to 8004.

Religious importance

Perur is famous for its ancient

. Other than this temple there are numerous other temples and many wedding halls. Just 500 m away from the main temple is the bank of Noyyal River. People arrive here round the year to perform the rituals of deceased people since ancient times. Tharpana mandapams at Perur padithurai front view

Tharpana mandapams at Perur padithurai front view

Tharpana mandapams at Perur padithurai top view

Tharpana mandapams at Perur padithurai with lake

Tharpana mandapams were constructed at Perur Padithurai waiting hall, 50 ''tharpana mandapams, navagraha'' pillars, waiting hall, parking lots and toilets built at a cost of ₹12 to 15 crore inaugurated on February 10,2025

Economy

The area is mostly agricultural. Predominantly

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s like coconut, banana is grown in Perur in the fertile Noyyal river basin.

Perur Lake

One of the prominent lakes in the Noyyal river system built by

, the Perur lake is located here.

Coimbatore Metro

Coimbatore Metro feasibility study is completed and one of the route planned from Ganeshapuram to Karunya Nagar via Ukkadam Bus Terminus and Perur covering 44 km.

Politics

Perur assembly constituency is part of

Thondamuthur (state assembly constituency) Thondamuthur is a legislative assembly in Coimbatore district in Tamil Nadu, which includes the town of Thondamuthur. Its State Assembly Constituency number is 119. Thondamuthur Assembly constituency is part of Pollachi Lok Sabha constituenc ...

and

Pollachi (Lok Sabha constituency) Pollachi is a town and municipality in Coimbatore district of the Indian States and union territories of India, state of Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative headquarters of Pollachi taluk. It is situated near the center of the South Indian Pe ...

since the delimination exercise in 2009.

References

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