About Vellakoil
Vellakoil, a small town and a Grade III municipality in Kangeyam taluk of Tirupur district in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. Vellakoil is located at a distance of 47.1 km away from the Tiruppur district (via NH67 and Tiruppur-Kangayam Road), 89.2 km away from the Coimbatore district (via NH67) and 49.1 km from the Erode town (via SH 84A). The small town is an important business center for sunflower oil and vanaspathi (hydrogenated vegetable oil).The primary commercial activities in Vellakoil are brick manufacturing, hand loom, spinning mills, power loom and oil mills. The total area of the Vellakoil town is 64.75 sq.km and the population is 40,359 (Census 2011). The latitude and longitude of the town are 10.93°N 77.72°E respectively. Vellakoil is well connected by road to the surrounding town and cities. Let's get to know more about the municipal town of Vellakoil.
History of Vellakoil Municipality
During the year 1938, Vellakoil was established as a village. In the year 1977, Vellakoil village was elevated as a town panchayat. Subsequently, Vellakoil town panchayat was promoted as a Grade III municipality (third grade municipality) in the year 2004. At present, the Vellakoil municipality is separated into 21 administrative wards for which elections are held every 5 years to elect ward councilors.Geography of Vellakoil
The total area of the Vellakoil municipal town is 64.75 sq.km. The geographic coordinates of the town are 10.93°N 77.72°E. The town has an average altitude of 758 feet (231 m) above sea level. The municipal town is located on Coimbatore-Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) NH-67. The three major arterial roads connecting Vellakoil to the neighboring cities include- Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)-Coimbatore National Highway
- Erode-Dharapuram Road and
- Moolanur (Mulanur) Road
Nearest Towns and Cities:
Eral - 3.8 km
Arumuganeri - 5.7 km
Kanam - 7.3 km
Thenthiruperai - 7.8 km
Nearest Districts:
Thoothukudi - 23.5 km
Tirunelveli - 42.5 km
Kanyakumari - 100.5 km
Virudhunagar - 106 km
Thiruvananthapuram - 116 km
Demographic Information of Vellakoil Municipal Town
Population of Vellakoil (Census 2011): 40,359Male Population: 20,158
Female Population: 20,201
Population of Children with Age of 0-6: 3,438
Schedule Caste (SC): 16.28 % of total population in Vellakoil
Schedule Tribe (ST): 0.05 % of total population in Vellakoil
Sex Ratio: 1002 females per 1000 males
Child Sex Ratio: 924 girls per 1000 boys
Literacy Rate: 81.29 %
Male Literacy: 88.05 %
Female Literacy: 74.59 %
Number of Households: 12,157
Administration in Vellakoil
1. General Administration led by a Manager
2. Engineering and Water Supply Department led by a Municipal Engineer
3. Accounts Department led by an Accountant
4. Public Health Department led by a Sanitary Officer
5. Town Planning Department led by a Town Planning Inspector/Officer
Tourism in Vellakoil
Vellakoil is more of a pilgrimage destination that the municipal town is dotted with celebrated religious sites across the length and breadth. Arulmigu Veerakkumara Swamy Temple is the most popular temple in the town that receives devotees from all over the district, throughout the year.Arulmigu Veerakkumara Swamy Temple
This historic temple was designated by 18 Tamil siddhars that is to say, Thiru Patanjali Siddhar, Thiru Agastya Siddhar, Thiru Kamalamuni Siddhar, Thiru Thirumoolar Siddhar, Thiru Kuthambai Siddhar, Thiru Korakkar Siddhar, Thiru Thanvandri Siddhar, Thiru Konganar Siddhar, Thiru Sattamuni Siddhar, Thiru Vanmeegar Siddhar, Thiru Ramadevar Siddhar, Thiru Nandeeswarar (Nandidevar) Siddhar, Thiru Edaikkadar Siddhar, Thiru Machamuni Siddhar, Thiru Karuvoorar Siddhar, Thiru Bogar Siddhar, Thiru Pambatti Siddhar and Thiru Sundarandandar.
The construction work was started during the year 1974 and the Kumbhabhishekham was performed on 05.09.2005. Kannimar Swamigal, Bala Vinayagar, Karuppana Swamy, Pechiamman are some of the other important shrines present inside the Veerakkumara Swamy Temple premises. The 13 day Masi Maha Sivarathiri Car Festival is the most important festival celebrated in this temple.
Location:
Arulmigu Veerakumaraswamy Thirukkovil, Vellakoil, Tirupur District
Phone Number: 04257-260519
Email: vellakovilveerakkumaraswamy@gmail.com
Pooja Timings:
Kaalasanthi: 6:00 AM
Ucchikaalam: 12:00 Noon
Saayarachai Pooja: 5:00 PM
Ardhajama Pooja: 8:00 PM
Special Pooja Days:
Kirthigai, Varusha Pirappu, Pournami, Thai Pongal and Amavasai
Quick Facts:
State: Tamil NaduDistrict: Tiruppur
Taluk: Kangeyam
Administration: Municipality
Municipal Chairman: V. Kandasamy
Area: 64.75 sq.km
Altitude: 758 feet above sea level
Population (Census 2011): 40,359
Languages: Tamil
Postal Code: 638111
Telephone Code: 04257
Transport Information:
Nearest Bus Stand: Vellakoil Municipality Bus Stand
Nearest Railway Station: Kurumbur Railway Station (Station Code: KZB)
Nearest Airport: Tuticorin Domestic Airport (IATA: TCR)