Pongalur
Town in Tamil Nadu, India
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Pongalur is a small town located in Palladam Taluk of Tiruppur district in Tamil Nadu, India.[3][4][5] It is located along the Coimbatore - Trichy National highway and headquarters the Pongalur block.[6][7] It is located 10 km from Palladam,[8] 22 km from Kangeyam,[9] 35 km from Dharapuram[10] and 20 km from district headquarter Tiruppur and 50 km from Coimbatore.[11][12] It is known for its famous Varadharaja perumal Temple.[11][13]
Pongalur | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Pongaloor | |
  Pongalur Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°58′14.7″N 77°22′10.7″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Region | Kongu Nadu |
| District | Tiruppur |
| Taluk | Palladam |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Panchayat[1] |
| • Body | Pongalur block |
| Elevation | 305 m (1,001 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 11,688[2] |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 641667 |
| STD Code | 04258 |
| Website | tiruppur |
Administration and politics
Pongalur was a part of Coimbatore district and now Tiruppur district. Kundadam comes under Palladam taluk, Tiruppur district and headquarters of Pongalur block.[14] It falls underPongalur Assembly constituency and Tiruppur Lok Sabha constituency.[15]
Kongu Vellalars are the dominant community in this area. AIADMK, DMK and BJP are the major political parties in this area.[16] This town also houses a police station.[17][18]
