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Tiruppur known by various names such as Knit city, Cotton city is famously called the '''Textile city of India''', it is also known as a Historical Centre.
Tiruppur known by various names such as Knit city, Cotton city is famously called the '''Textile city of India''', it is also a Historical Centre.


Tiruppur the name has emerged during the epic ages .it has been said that the shepherds of pandavas were stolen by thieves and the same was recaptured by his forces. That's why it is known as ''Thiruppu=turn oor=place'' .This has also been mentioned in the official website of the tirupur district.it is also clear from the old name of Dharapuram which is "Viradapuram", where the name is also been quoted in verses of Mahabaratham. Evidences of ancient city of tiruppur has been collected as coins,old pottery items found in many places of the modern city during excavation for new buildings.
Tiruppur the name has emerged during the epic ages .it has been said that the shepherds of pandavas were stolen by thieves and the same was recaptured by his forces. That's why it is known as ''Thiruppu=turn oor=place''. This has also been mentioned in the official website of the Tirupur district.it is also clear from the old name of Dharapuram which is "Viradapuram", where the name is also been quoted in verses of Mahabaratham. Evidences of ancient city of Tiruppur has been collected as coins,old pottery items found in many places of the modern city during excavation for new buildings.


Some of the earliest Chola stone carvings have mentioned about "Kanchi Maanadhi" (the Noyyal River) and about the fertile sand that it deposits on its banks. It is evident from it that the land around tiruppur was fertile and thus agriculture flourished in the region. That's why today too Tiruppur is a centre for trading of cotton, vegetables etc.,. The Visveswaraswamy temple at the heart of the city is one of the oldest temples in this region. It has been said by ancestors that the "Lingam" (the statue of Lord Shiva) that is present in this temple was left by a Chola king when he was carrying this idol from Kasi. Also the Chellandi Amman temple situated at the banks of River Noyyal has some idols that are based on the early Chola style architecture.
Some of the earliest Chola stone carvings have mentioned about "Kanchi Maanadhi" (the Noyyal River) and about the fertile sand that it deposits on its banks. It is evident from it that the land around Tiruppur was fertile and thus agriculture flourished in the region. That's why today too Tiruppur is a centre for trading of cotton, vegetables etc.,. The Visveswaraswamy temple at the heart of the city is one of the oldest temples in this region. It has been said by ancestors that the "Lingam" (the statue of Lord Shiva) that is present in this temple was left by a Chola king when he was carrying this idol from Kasi. Also the Chellandi Amman temple situated at the banks of River Noyyal has some idols that are based on the early Chola style architecture.


Tirupur has carved its name in the [[India]]n history even before the independence of India. The legendary [[Kongu]] chieftain and [[Palayakkarar]], [[Dheeran Chinnamalai]] fought against the British forces and was hanged in the [[Sankagiri]] Fort by the British. Before his hanging he was fighting the British and many places in and around Tirupur were known to be his dwelling places. [[Tiruppur Kumaran]], one of the freedom fighters was killed during lathi charge when he was on a patriotic march in the '''Kumaran Road''' against the British without letting down [[Indian National Flag]]. It still remains as a great inspiration to the people of the city. Tirupur's main road is named after Kumaran.<ref name="Fraternal Capital">Fraternal Capital By Sharad Chari</ref>
Tirupur has carved its name in the [[India]]n history even before the independence of India. The legendary [[Kongu]] chieftain and [[Palayakkarar]], [[Dheeran Chinnamalai]] fought against the British forces and was hanged in the [[Sankagiri]] Fort by the British. Before his hanging he was fighting the British and many places in and around Tirupur were known to be his dwelling places. [[Tiruppur Kumaran]], one of the freedom fighters was killed during lathi charge when he was on a patriotic march in the '''Kumaran Road''' against the British without letting down [[Indian National Flag]]. It still remains as a great inspiration to the people of the city. Tirupur's main road is named after Kumaran.<ref name="Fraternal Capital">Fraternal Capital By Sharad Chari</ref>

Revision as of 04:39, 27 February 2010

Tiruppur
Tirupur
city
Map
Government
 • District collectorMr.C.Samayamoortyi IAS
Population
 (2009)
 • Total
617,180
Websitetiruppur.tn.nic.in/

Tirupur (Template:Lang-ta) is a textile city located on the banks of Noyyal River. It is the administrative headquarters of the Tirupur district.It forms a part of the ancient Kongu Nadu region of South India, where its people were the first to establish territorial state. Tiruppur city including its suburban areas has a population of 11 lakh people.It is called as BANIAN CITY,KNITWEAR CITY,nad also as DOLLAR CITY due to money that rotates in this city.It has been leart that Tiruppur stands among the best places in India to earn for all type of people.

It is an important trade center of India. Tirupur has gained universal recognition as the leading source of Hosiery, Knitted Garments, Casual Wear and Sportswear. Tirupur has emerged as the knitwear capital of the country in three decades.[1] Exports from Tirupur, which provides employment to over five lakh people has crossed the Rs.12,000 crore[2] mark last year.

Geography

Tirupur [Dt] is located at 11°06′27″N 77°20′23″E / 11.1075°N 77.3398°E / 11.1075; 77.3398.[3] It has an average elevation of 295 metres (967 feet).

History

Tiruppur known by various names such as Knit city, Cotton city is famously called the Textile city of India, it is also a Historical Centre.

Tiruppur the name has emerged during the epic ages .it has been said that the shepherds of pandavas were stolen by thieves and the same was recaptured by his forces. That's why it is known as Thiruppu=turn oor=place. This has also been mentioned in the official website of the Tirupur district.it is also clear from the old name of Dharapuram which is "Viradapuram", where the name is also been quoted in verses of Mahabaratham. Evidences of ancient city of Tiruppur has been collected as coins,old pottery items found in many places of the modern city during excavation for new buildings.

Some of the earliest Chola stone carvings have mentioned about "Kanchi Maanadhi" (the Noyyal River) and about the fertile sand that it deposits on its banks. It is evident from it that the land around Tiruppur was fertile and thus agriculture flourished in the region. That's why today too Tiruppur is a centre for trading of cotton, vegetables etc.,. The Visveswaraswamy temple at the heart of the city is one of the oldest temples in this region. It has been said by ancestors that the "Lingam" (the statue of Lord Shiva) that is present in this temple was left by a Chola king when he was carrying this idol from Kasi. Also the Chellandi Amman temple situated at the banks of River Noyyal has some idols that are based on the early Chola style architecture.

Tirupur has carved its name in the Indian history even before the independence of India. The legendary Kongu chieftain and Palayakkarar, Dheeran Chinnamalai fought against the British forces and was hanged in the Sankagiri Fort by the British. Before his hanging he was fighting the British and many places in and around Tirupur were known to be his dwelling places. Tiruppur Kumaran, one of the freedom fighters was killed during lathi charge when he was on a patriotic march in the Kumaran Road against the British without letting down Indian National Flag. It still remains as a great inspiration to the people of the city. Tirupur's main road is named after Kumaran.[4]

Another notable incident is that C. N. Annadurai, former chief minister of Tamil Nadu met Periyar E. V. Ramasamy for the first time in Tirupur during Periyar's campaign which is considered to be a turning point in the Indian political history.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[5] Tirupur had a population of 346,551. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Tirupur has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 69%. In Tiruppur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

The city's population is predominantly Hindu, along with sizeable Muslim and Christian populations. Sikhs and Jains are also nowadays present in small numbers. The Kongu Vellalar Gounder are the major population in and around the city. The city has a significant number of Chettiars . The city also has many Keralites mainly from Palakkad (once part of Kongu Nadu) and North Indians like Jains and Marwaris, who are engaged in trade and commerce. Nowadays people even from the North-Eastern states of India, like Manipur and Nagaland have also moved in for jobs in tiruppur.

Tirupur also has large people working for Textile and Dyeing industrial units who hire people mostly from various southern districts of Tamilnadu viz., Tirucharapalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Tirunelveli and Nagercoil. They are usually unskilled labours but still get a decent pay compared to other places in South India. Large number of people also from other South Indian states like Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Nowadays there are also people coming from the Indian States of Orissa and Bihar to work in the garment processing factories in and around the Tirupur city.

Climate

Tiruppur has a pleasant, salubrious climate, not reaching the high temperatures of other southern India cities. Situated in the Western part of the state of Tamil Nadu,tiruppur is located at an elevation of about 310 meters. The mean maximum and minimum temperatures during summer and winter varies between 35°C to 18°C. highest temperature ever recorded is 41 °C and lowest is 12 °C.

Due to the presence of the mountain pass, major parts of the district benefit from the south-west monsoon in the months from June to August. After a warm, humid September, the regular monsoon starts from October lasting till early November. These monsoons are brought about by the retreating North-eastern monsoon. The average annual rainfall is around 700 mm with the North East and the South West monsoons contributing to 47% and 28% respectively to the total rainfall.

The soil is predominantly black, which is suitable for cotton cultivation, but it also has some red loamy soil. Along with Coimbatore ,Tirupur also falls under the Class III/IV Seismic Zone, having experienced a 6.0 Richter scale earthquake in 1900.[6] The Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History is located at Anaikatty in Coimbatore district,which is near to Tirupur

Administration

Tirupur city is administered by "City Municipal Corporation", headed by a Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Tirupur Municipality was established in 1917 and was upgrades as the Tirupur Corporation in 2008. Presently the corporation limit is 27 km2, which will be increased into more than 150 km2 in 2011 as per the governments plan to include the sub-urbans of Tirupur in the Tirupur Corporation.

Sub-urbans of Tirupur

  • Nallur:

A third garde municipality which will be merged with Tirupur corporation by 2011

  • 15 Velampalayam:

A third garde municipality which will be merged with Tirupur corporation by 2011

The following sub urbs will also be merged with tirupur city corporation by 2011

  • Muthanampalayam
  • Neruparichal
  • Veerapandi
  • Andipalayam
  • Iduvai
  • Thottiyamannarai
  • Mangalam
  • Uthukuli

Politics

Tiruppur assembly constituency is part of Tirupur (Lok Sabha constituency).[6]

Tirupur has been split in to Tirupur North & Tirupur south constituency.

An MP constituency also had been created in the name of Tirupur containing parts of Coimbatore, Gobi, Palani MP constituency.

Economy

Tirupur is the "Knitwear capital" of India. It has spurred up the textile industry in India for the past three decades. Its economic boom boosts the morale of Indian industrialists. It contributes to a huge amount of foreign exchange in India.

Industry

Tirupur --- Fastest Growing Industrial City

Tirupur has the largest and fastest growing urban agglomerations in Tamilnadu.tirupur stands as the life for millions of people in tamilnadu.the kniterar industry which is the soul of tiruppur has created millions of jobs for all class of people.there are nearly about 3000 sewing units,450 knitting units,hundreds of dyeing units and other ancillary units wich are un countable.

the annual forex business for the past year 2008 stands at 8000 crore.Due to the climate and availability of raw material and work force tiruppur has had made a large contribution to the export of knitwear garments.

[7]

International Brands

It is called the Knits Capital of India as it caters to famous brands retailers from all over the world. Nearly every international knitwear brand in the world has a strong production share from Tirupur.

It has a wide range of factories which export all types of Knits fabrics and supply garments for Kids, Ladies, Men's garments - both underwear and tops. The city is known for its hosiery exports and provides employment for about 300,000 people.[citation needed]

Some of the world's largest retailers including C&A, Walmart, Primark, Switcher, Diesel, ARMY, Tommy Hilfiger, M&S, FILA, H&M, HTHP, Whale, Reebok import many textiles items and clothing from Tirupur city. A large market for export reject pieces also exists centered in the Khaderpet locality close to the railway station.

Infrastructure Facilities Required

Even though the city is very prosperous, the infrastructure is very minimal. The city grew very quickly due to the high demand for manufacturing for the popular clothing brands mostly in the United States of America and Europe. But the modern machinery used and the availability of skilled labour enabled this city to prosper and be competitive internationally.

The lack of infrastructure facilities comparatively for the foreign exchange which the city brings is a big negative point to be noticed. The Tirupur Exporters Association (TEA) and other associations are taking actions directly to get some sort of facilities done (like the third water scheme and NAP).

Good Growth Rate and TEA--- Tirupur Exporters Association

Tirupur is also known for its companies which have achieved major certificates and is showing an average growth of 40% per year since 1990.[8]

The association formed by the Exporters of Tirupur (TEA) is one of the most successful association in India trying hard and been successful in helping the trade in Tirupur.

Tirupur Industrial Park

New Tirupur is a small new town (Industrial Park) growing in Tirupur formed and working as NAP by the exporters. It is an appropriate example for the future of Tirupur.

Landmarks

File:Kumaranmemorial.JPEG
Kumaran memorial - near railway station
  • The landmark of Tirupur used to be Noyyal river one time when it was the cleanest river dividing the city into two halves, the north and the south Tirupur. Nowadays it is very polluted river due to the affluents from dyeing industry.
  • The Town Hall, The New Railway over-bridge, Tirupur Kumaran Memorial statue near the railway station, Corporation Memorial pillar (with Globe on its top) are some of the other landmarks in the Tirupur city.

Transport Facilities

  • AIR:

The nearest international airport is the Coimbatore Airport. proposals are being made to expand the coimbatore international airport as a green fields airport,which would eventually shift the airport to the east of the present airport and would be more easy for tiruppur citizens to access the airport.The present airport is just 40 mins drive from Tiruppur.

  • ROAD:

Kumaran Road and Avinashi Road are the busiest roads in the city while Palladam road, Kangeyam road, Dharapuram road, Mangalam road, Perumanallur (PN) Road, Uthukuli road, College road are the arterial roads of the city. The business district is located near the old bus terminal area, but it is slowly expanding to the north.

  • NOYYAL RIVER BANK road

This being constructed by VALAM a NGO based in tiruppur which would run on either of the banks of the river and will ease the traffic inside the city.

  • COIMBATORE TIRUPUR EXPRESSWAY

An express way connecting tiruppur and coimbatore via the existing vanjipalayam road is in he cards,and also the poposal of upgrading two state highways into national highways is also in the cards.

MAJOR ROADS:

  • NH-47—JUST 8 kms from the city limit.(proposed 4 lane road)
  • NH-67—JUST 10 kms from the city limit.
  • SH-19—Cochin road-pollachi-tiruppur-avinashi(proposals are made to upgrade as NH as NH 47 A)
  • SH-169-Tiruppur-Somanur
  • SH-174-Tiruppur-Dharapuaram(proposals are made to upgrade into NH as NH 209 A connecting Palani and Bannari,via,Punjai Puliampatti,Avinashi,Tirupur,Dharapuram)
  • SH-172-Tiruppur-Kangeyam(SH 172 A statrs at padiyur and joins at Namakkal road)(proposals are made to upgrade into NH as NH 67 A from Kangeyam to Nilambur bye pass road,via Tirupur,Somanur,karanampettai.)
  • Bus Services

Tirupur is well connected by moffusil bus services to all major routes, towns and cities across Tamilnadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra viz.,

State Major Cities
Tamil Nadu
  • Coimbatore, Erode, Salem,
  • Karur, Tiruchirappali, Ariyalur,
  • Chennai, Vellore, Thiruvannamalai, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Hosur,
  • Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur,
  • Madurai, Rameswaram, Devakottai,
  • Palani, Pollachi, Udumalai, Kodaikanal
  • Palladam, Gobichettipalayam(Gobi), Valparai, Dharapuram, Kangeyam, Sathyamangalam,
  • Mettupalayam, Coonor, Ooty, Koothagiri
  • Thiruchengode, Rasipuram, Namakkal,
  • Theni, Cumbum, Rajapalayam,
  • Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli, Nagercoil, Tiruchendur,
Kerala Kochi, Trichur, Trivandrum.(operated by both Tamilnadu and Kerala transport corporations)
Karnataka Bangalore, Mysore, Kollegal,(operated by both Tamilnadu and Karnataka transport corporations)
Andhra Tirupathi(operated by Tamilnadu transport corporation and Andrapradesh tourism development corporation)
  • RAIL
  • Tiruppur falls on the Chennai-Calicut BG main line (laid in 1893)which is fully electrified and double track.
  • Tirupur has the below railway stations.
  • 1.Tiruppur(TUP)
  • 2.Vanjipalayam(VNJ)
  • 3.Koolipalayam(KUY)
  • 4.Uthukuli(UKL)
  • 5.Somanur(SNO)

However all express train stop only at Tiruppur (Code:TUP).A very few express trains stop at Uthukuli which is 10 mins drive from Tirupur station.Passenger shuttles stop at Vanjipalayam ,Somanur, and koolipalyam which are also a 10 mins drive from Tirupur railway station.

Tirupur is well connected by trains to Chennai,Coimbatore, Erode, Salem, Bangalore, Hyderabad,kanniyakumari,Guwahati,Jaipur,New Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Kochi, Mangalore, Kumbakonam, Madurai, Vellore, Tirunelveli, Nagercoil and Trivandrum.

List of some prestigious trains that pass through Tiruppur railway station(TUP):

  • Cheran express
  • Kovai express
  • Nilagiri express
  • Coimbatore express
  • West cost express
  • Coimbatore jaipur SF express
  • Trivandrum mail
  • Chennai mail
  • Kongu express.

PROPOSED NEW RAIL LINES THROUGH TIRUPPUR

  • A railway line from Tiruppur to karur has been proposed to ease traffic in the main line.
  • Similarly a railway line from palani to Samarajanagar(karnataka) is in the cards.
  • If a new railway line from Trissur to Bangalore via Kollengode-Pollachi-Tiruppur-Gobichettipalayam-Mettur dam-Dharmapuri,it would be of great use for pepole from kerala to move easily to Karnataka,surpassing the ever busy main line(Coimbatore-Salem)

Suburban Rail Transport System --- A Future Requirement

The traffic in this region is very heavy as the floating population is huge. Labourers arrive from different corners of Tirupur for the purpose of work in the morning and leave to their places in the evening. This results in heavy traffic jam and also makes the buses overcrowded.

A Suburban rail transport system similar to that of Delhi METRO or Chennai MRTS is the need of the hour.

Tirupur City Direction Compass

Tourist Spots

Tirupur is a fully industrial city and hence ther e is a sharp unavailability of maore tourist detinations in it. But ther a re many places for recreation in tiruppur.

  • Sivanmalai
  • Konganagiri hill hock temple(A small temple situated in a small hilllock which is inside the city)
  • Andipalayam lake(tourist boating service are yet to begun)
  • Thirumurugan poondi(temple as well as a place for silence and peace)
  • Vaalai Thottathu Ayyan temple
  • Tirupur Tirupathi temple(A similar temple to the TIrumala tirupati in Andrapradesh)
  • Sukreeswarar temple(it is 10 century temple whre we can see many ancient structures)

Some of the tourists spots in Tamil Nadu are just two to three hours drive from Tirupur viz., Kodaikanal, Ooty, Coonoor, Pollachi, Kovai Kutrallam, Vaidheki falls, Topslip, Neliyampathy, Valparai, Kothagiri and Palani.

Media and Communication

News Papers

Leading Tamil, English, Hindi and other regional languages newspapers are available in Tirupur.

Telecom and TV Channels

  • Tirupur falls under Tamil Nadu Telecom circle.
  • The city has several Local TV Channels.

Notes

  1. ^ "Helping Tirupur emerge as a leader in knitwear exports in India - Tiruppur". The Hindu. 2007-06-11. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
  2. ^ "City Guide :: Tirupur :: A.C & Refrigerators". India Catalog.Com. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
  3. ^ "Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Tiruppur". Fallingrain.com. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
  4. ^ Fraternal Capital By Sharad Chari
  5. ^ Template:GR
  6. ^ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-10-11. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |bhavesh= ignored (help)
  7. ^ "The Noyyal River and Tiruppur". Retrieved 2007-02-02.
  8. ^ For Textile Information we suggest visiting www.tea-india.org

References

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