Ariyalur District
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Ariyalur district அரியலூர் மாவட்டம் Ariyalur Mavattam |
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10th Century Chola monuments at Gangaikondacholapuram
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 Location in Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Coordinates: 11°08′13″N 79°04′33″E / 11.13704°N 79.075821°ECoordinates: 11°08′13″N 79°04′33″E / 11.13704°N 79.075821°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Ariyalur |
| Talukas | Ariyalur, Sendurai, Udayarpalayam |
| Headquarters | Ariyalur |
| Government | |
| • Collector | E Saravanavelraj |
| • Superintendent Of Police | Ziaul Haque |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,949.31 km2 (752.63 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 752,481 |
| • Density | 390/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | TN 61 |
| Website | www |
Ariyalur district is an administrative district in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. The district headquarters is located at Ariyalur. The district encompasses an area of 1,949.31 km² and had a population of 752,481 As per the 2011 census.
Ariyalur is noted for its cement industries and has huge reserves of lignite. Gangaikonda Cholapuram built by the King Rajendra Cholan of Chola Empire, an UNESCO World Heritage site is situated in the district. This district is also known for its rich prehistoric fossils. Many fossils of gigantic Molluscs, Jawed fishes were discovered here. Notably, The Rajasaurus, an Indian dinosaur genus was identified here.
Ariyalur district was carved out of Perambalur district on January 1, 2001. But, it was merged with Perambalur district on March 31, 2002. Ariyalur district was re-carved on November 23, 2007. The district is bordered by the districts of Cuddalore to the north and north-east, Nagapattinam to the east, Thanjavur to the south and south-east, Tiruchirapalli to the south-west and Perambalur to the west.
According to the 2011 census Ariyalur district has a population of 752,481, roughly equal to the nation of Guyana or the US state of Alaska. This gives it a ranking of 491st in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of 387 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,000/sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 8.19%. Ariyalur has a sex ratio of 1016 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 71.99%. As of 2011 it is the third least populous district of Tamil Nadu (out of 32), after Perambalur and Nilgiris.
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