Krishnarayapuram

Krishnarayapuram is a panchayat town in Karur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Krishnarayapuram
Town
Krishnarayapuram Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 10°56′40″N 78°16′45″E
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
Region	Kongu Nadu
District	Karur
Population  (2001)
• Total	10,526
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration	TN-47

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] India census,^[1] Krishnarayapuram had a population of 10,526. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Krishnarayapuram has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 68%, and female literacy is 54%. In Krishnarayapuram, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

History

Thirukkan Maleeswarar Temple

Krishnarayapuram has temples of Thirukkan Maleesarar and Vandar Kuzhali Amman. This temple was renovated by the King Krishnadeva Raya during his conquest in Tamil Nadu to regain land from Islamic invaders and re-instate the traditional vedic life style along the river of Cauvery. Hence the name Krishnarayapuram. This place is also called Sithalavai. The railway station is Sithalavai(SEV).

Economy

Krishnarayapuram is well known for its agricultural activities. One can easily find a lot of Banyan and Coconut trees surrounding this place. One of the most important crops is Betel leaf plants, which is transported to many places in Tamil Nadu and even to North India. A special variety of Brinjal (known as kodikaal brinjal) is also popular. These are the most important crops. Because of the river Cauvery, Krishnarayapuram always looks green. Although the river is kept on shrinking, because of Eucalyptus and other plantation.

Politics

Krishnarayapuram assembly constituency (SC) is part of Karur (Lok Sabha constituency).^[2]

See also

• Kattalai, India

References

1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
2. "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 May 2006. Retrieved 11 October 2008.