Omalur

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Omalur
Omalur
State  - District(s)	Tamil Nadu  - Salem
Coordinates	11.73° N 78.07° E
Area  - Elevation	8,16  km²  - 298 m
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Population (2001)  - Density	13442  -
Member of Legislative Assembly	A. Thamizharasu
Codes  - Postal  - Telephone  - Vehicle	- 636455  - +04290  - TN27 Y

Omalur is a panchayat town in Salem district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is situated on the National Highway 7 between 11 ° 73333" latitude and 78 ° 06667" longitude.It has a population of about 13600. Agriculture, Leather and handloom textiles are the major business. It is the 2nd largest Taluk in the district of Salem. Omalur has 95 census Villages.

Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 Climate 5 Temples 6 Educational institutions 7 Villages 8 *RC Chettipatti 9 *Kadayampatti 10 *Poosaripatti 11 *Vadakampatti 12 *Deevattipatti 13 *Danishpet 14 References

[edit] History

In 14 th century, Omalur Kottai built.

Gatti Mudali's rule extended east-west from Thalaivaasal to Dharapuram and north-south from Omalur to Karur. After the fall of the Vijayanagar empire, the Gatti Mudalis became the Palayakarar of Omalur are under Thriumalai Nayakan of Madhurai in 1623 A.D.

The Madura Kingdom of which Kongu formed part was divided into 72 palayams and it required the holders of palyam to offer military help to the ruler, palayakars such as the Gatti Mudalis of Omalur, Taramangalam and others.

Gatti Mudalis are the most important group during the Nayak period. They build the temple at Taramangalam which is an architectural wonder. The Salem district, which constituted, the most dangerously exposed province of the Nayak Kingdom was the seat of their power. The centre of their power, however, seems to have been Taramangalam, where they built a costly temple. In Salem district, they held the important strategic fort of Omalur and Attur.

In 1688-89 A.D., Chikka Deva Raya king of Mysore felt strong enough once again to invade Baramahal and wrested Dharmapuri, Manukonda, Omalur Paramathi, Kaveripatinam and Attur were also retrieved by Chika Deva Raya and the whole district of Salem came under his control before his death in 1704 A.D.

In 1660 Chikka Deveraja conquers Sankagiri, Thoppur and Omalur. In 1667 Gatti Mudalis loses Omalur to Mysore. In 1815 Omalur taluk absorbed into Salem taluk. In 1819 Omalur taluk recreated. In 1860 Omalur taluk absorbed again by Salem taluk. In 1910 Omalur taluk recreated. In 1916 Omalur taluk bifurcated into Omalur and Mettur. In 1941 Mettur Taluk absorbed into Omalur.

[edit] Geography

Omalur is located at 11.73° N 78.07° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 298 metres (977 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Omalur had a population of 12,536. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Omalur has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 58%. In Omalur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] Climate

The climate is generally hot and dry. Summer streches from February to July with its peak during the months of April and May. Temperatures stay above 30°C and can reach 37°C. During this time it gets occasional spells of rain. During the months of August and September the South-West monsoons start and bring about 100mm of rain. In October and November it receives the North-East monsoon.

[edit] Temples

• Kaliamman temple at Balbakki
• Prasanna Venkataramanaswami temple at Karavalli
• Vasanthaishvarar temple
• Jalakanteshvarar temple
• Tharamangalam kailashanathar temple near saramal river
• Chinnathiruphathi temple
• Bethel Church
• Danishpet

[edit] Educational institutions

The Village has 69 Primary Schools, 19 Upper Primary Schools, 8 Secondary Schools and 5 Higher Secondary Schools, a total of 101 Schools.

• Vellasami Chettiyar Higher Secondary School
• National Matriculation Higher Secondary School
• Fatima Girls Higher Secondary School
• Ganga Kaveri Matriculation School, Deevattipatti
• Swamy Vivekanatha Matriculation School, Kadayampatti

[edit] Villages

[edit] *RC Chettipatti

[edit] *Kadayampatti

[edit] *Poosaripatti

[edit] *Vadakampatti

[edit] *Deevattipatti

[edit] *Danishpet

This comes under omalur taluk.Main occupation is agriculture,It has two lakes. Danishpet Railway Station falls on the Tirupattur-Salem rail route. It is under the administrative control of the Southern Railways. The nearest major railhead, Salem Junction Railway Station is 24 km away.Danishpet is a very beautiful village known for its greenery.Bethel which is a small village next to Danishpet,there is a small Methodist Church and P.Amos Durairaj is the pastor in that little church who works as an evangelist in all the nearby villages during week days.

School Name and Address

• Anderson Aided School, Danishpet - Mr.Johnson, The Headmaster
• Panchayat Union Elementary School, Bharathipuram, Danishpet
• Panchayat Union Elementary School, Danishpet, Danishpet
• Panchayat Union Elementary School, Kaligoundankott, Danishpet
• Panchayat Union Elementary School, Balamedu, Danishpet
• Panchayat Union Elementary School, Periyavadagampatti, Danishpet
• Bethel Matriculation School, Bethel, Danishpet
• Bethel Bible Institute - Danishpet Post, Salem Dist., 636 354 Tamilnadu, India - Tel: 91-4290-243879

04290-320052 - Mr.Pari Titus, The Principal.

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Omalur