Aravakurichi
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Aravakurichi அரவக்குறிச்சி Aravai |
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 Aravakurichi
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| Coordinates: 10°46′N 77°55′E / 10.77°N 77.92°ECoordinates: 10°46′N 77°55′E / 10.77°N 77.92°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Karur |
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 11,273 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 639201 |
| Telephone code | 04320 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-47 |
| Website | www |
Aravakurichi (Tamil: அரவக்குறிச்சி) is a panchayat town and a Taluk headquarters in Karur district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Aravakurichi is also a taluk. Aravakurichi is well known in Tamil Nadu as a major market for Moringa oleifera vegetable (commonly known as Drumstick).
Aravakurichi is located at 10°46′N 77°55′E / 10.77°N 77.92°E. and has an average elevation of 174 m (571 ft). The town is located off the Varnasi - Kanyakumari National Highway 7 (India). The time zone is IST (UTC+5:30).
According to the 2001 India census, Aravakurichi is a taluk that has a population of 11,273. 50% of the population is male, and 50% is female. 55% of men are literate, compared to 45% of women. 9% of people are under the age of 6. The official language is Tamil
Aravakurichi is an agricultural marketplace and Taluk headquarters. Aravakurichi is India's major market for Moringa oleifera (a vegetable also known as "drumstick"). Aravakurichi is also a centre for agricultural motors, pumps, equipment and spares.
Aravakurichi is also a major lorry-stop for drivers on National Highway 7, a highway which connects Hyderabad, Bangalore, Salem, Madurai and Kanniyakumari. Aravakurichi was part of old Tiruchirappalli District and until the 80s and now become the major area of Karur district. Aravakurichi taluk forms the confluence point for the three old major undivided districts Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore and Madurai during and before independence.
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