Perur
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Perur பேரூர் |
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Vimahana of Patteeshwarar temple
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 Perur
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| Coordinates: 10°58′N 76°54′E / 10.97°N 76.9°ECoordinates: 10°58′N 76°54′E / 10.97°N 76.9°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Coimbatore |
| Elevation | 418 m (1,371 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 7,937 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | TN-99 |
Perur is a neighbourhood located on western side of Coimbatore in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It has famous Siva Temple, Patteeswarar.
Perur is situated about 7 km from Coimbatore City Railway station and 25 km from Coimbatore Airport. The area is mostly agricultural. Predominantly Cash crops like coconut, banana are grown in Perur .
According to the Tamil Nadu, Senthandivakaram any place which has more than 500 families will be considered as Perur. So in ancient times this must be a fertile land and populated area.
As of 2001[update] India census, Perur had a population of 7937. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Perur has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 61%. In Perur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Perur assembly constituency is part of Coimbatore (Lok Sabha constituency).
Perur is very famous for its very old Perur Pateeswarar Temple. The temple was built by Karikala cholan. Other than this temple there are numerous other temples and many wedding halls. Just 500 m away from the main temple is the bank of Noyyal river. People arrive here round the year to perform the rituals of deceased people
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