Lalpet
| Lalpet | |
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| Panchayat Town | |
 Lalpet
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| Coordinates: 11°18′10″N 79°33′18″E / 11.3027°N 79.5551°ECoordinates: 11°18′10″N 79°33′18″E / 11.3027°N 79.5551°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Cuddalore |
| Founded by | Lal Khan |
| Population | |
| • Total | 50,197 |
| • Density | 65/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil, Arabic |
| • Other Languages | French, Urdu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 608303 |
| Telephone code | 914144 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-31 |
| Sex ratio | 54:46 ♂/♀ |
| Website | www |
Lalpet லால்பேட்டை is a Large Panchayat Town in Cuddalore District,Indian State of Tamil Nadu. Lalpet is situated in a lush green surrounding with water bodies. It has a rich cultural heritage and a perfect example of unity in diversity. Lalpet was named after Lal Khan who held an administrative position under the ruling Prince Nawab of Arcot. Under the command of the prince, Lal Khan developed this town in 1775 for Arab Traders, Muslims, international visitors and people of other faith to dwell together peacefully. Arabic college named "Jamia Manba'ul Anwar" was established here in 1862. Lalpet was Established before in 1775 by Lal Khan. Lalpet is a commune. Lalpet Commune consists of 1 Census Town and 8 Panchayat Villages. The town extends over an area of 16.425 km2
Out of a population of 50,000 people, Muslims constitute 97%. Remaining 3% are Hindus and Christians.
As per Census report, the total population of Lalpet is Approximately 50,197. Male constitute 50% of the population and 50% are Female. 13% are under 13 age.
History says that some early group of some family Ethnicity people from Middle East migrated to Lalpet and some other Villages around Lalpet. their ancestry to Arab and Persian traders mostly from Saudi Arabia,Yemen, Oman, Iran and some from Egypt who settled in Lalpet. And later some South East Asians Such as Vietnamese Evacuated to Lalpet while in the time of War at Vietnam.According to this case people are Miscegenation.
Unverified sources suggest that around 12th century AD in Arab countries there was a dispute among two kings who belonged to the same royal family which later erupted in war. The defeated members of the royal family were packed in ships and banished with their captains and servants. Those who settled in Lalpet and coastal regions of south India [Tamil Nadu and Kerala] are called Marakkars. The word Marakkar is usually derived from the Arabic ‘Markab’, a boat.
Labbay is large community in Lalpet. Labbays are said to have descended from traders who originated in the Persian Gulf,[1]. Since the late 13th century, Labbays specialized in the trade and manufacture of leather, tobacco, grains and spices from as far away as China and Southeast Asia. The community's name is derived from the Arabic phrase Labbay'k (Arabic: لبیک), which translates to "here I am."
People are identifiable and bonded only by a common language and religion. Otherwise, they belong to multiple ethnic backgrounds such as Arabian, Persian, Dravidian, Aryan, Oriental, Semitic, etc. Hence, their complexions range from fair to dark; facial bone structures range from sharp/oval to rounded. This was due to the frequent trading and miscegenation in South Asia. These races, by the 20th century, began to be listed as social classes in official gazettes of different nations as Lebbai, Marakayar, Rowther, and Dakhini(Deccani).
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