Anthiyur

Anthiyur is a taluk (Anthiyur taluk)[1] and panchayat town in the Erode district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

Anthiyur
Panchayat Town
Anthiyur
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 11.58°N 77.60°E / 11.58; 77.60
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
RegionKongu nadu
DistrictErode
MetropolitanCoimbatore
Area
 • Total3.24 km2 (1.25 sq mi)
Elevation
251 m (823 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total23,697
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
638501,638314
Telephone code04256
Vehicle registrationTN-36
Lok Sabha constituencyTirupur
State Assembly constituencyAnthiyur

Neighborhoods

Geography

Anthiyur is located at 11.58°N 77.60°E / 11.58; 77.60.[2] It has an average elevation of 251 m (823 ft). It is located about 18 km from Bhavani, 30 km from Erode, 65 km from Tiruppur and 93.7 km from Coimbatore.

Sri Gurunatha Swamy painting
View of Varattupallam Dam

Climate

The temperature is moderate throughout the year except during summer. Rainfall is moderate to high, uncertain and not well distributed. It is warm for most of the year. The city is not windy but the abundance of trees and vegetation surrounding the city makes its climate pleasant.

Economy

Anthiyur is known for betel leaves, agriculture products including cotton, ground nut known as kadalai, sugarcane, cassava (known as kuchikilangu), corn (makkacholam), and textile garments. It also has one of biggest weekly markets in Tamil Nadu which assembles every Monday.

Transport

Anthiyur is well connected by roads with Gobichettipalayam and Sathyamangalam via Athani (Tamil Nadu), Erode via Bhavani. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation has a depot apart from a central bus stand in Anthiyur. The nearest railway station is Erode Junction (32 km), a major railway station from where trains ply to all over the country. The nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport (100 km).

Famous Personalities

Dr.T.Krishnakumar (Scientist, Indian Council of Agricultural Research)

A.Sureshkumar

Dr Thamil Mani

Horse fair

A horse fair (Kuthirai Santhai) is organized at the time of Sri Gurunatha Swamy temple festival in the Tamil month Aadi. Hundreds of horses of various breeds are exhibited in this fair. Other than horses, other domestic animals like cows, buffaloes, dogs and birds are also exhibited during the fair. The fair takes place for 5 to 6 days and it is witnessed by lakhs of people including farmers, pet enthusiasts and common people.[3] Anthiyur horse fair is said to be organized right from Tippu Sultan time.

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References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 29 August 2015.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Andiyur
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 12 January 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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