Villianur
Villianur | |
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Neighbourhood | |
.jpg) Kameeswarar temple pushkarini | |
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| Country | File:Flag of India.svg India |
| Union territory | Puducherry |
| District | Puducherry |
| Area | |
• Total | 65 km2 (25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 38.82 m (127.4 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 34,383[1] |
| • Density | 530/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| • Additional | English, French |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 605110[2] |
| Telephone code | +91413******* |
| Vehicle registration | PY - 05 ** xxxx |
| Other Neighbourhoods | Ariyankuppam, Thattanchavadi, Mangalam |
| LS | Puducherry |
| VS | Villianur |
Villianur or Villianoor, Villenour in French, is a commune panchayat and the headquarters of the Villianur taluk of Puducherry District. Kameeswarar temple is the major landmark in the town.
Location
[edit | edit source]Villianur is located at a distance of 9 kilometres south of Puducherry Municipality. It forms a part of the Puducherry urban agglomeration. The town houses famous Hindu temple Kokilambigai udunurai sri thirukameswarar Kameeswarar temple. Located in the banks of Sankaraparani River. surrounded by more industries. It has several years old Villianur railway station, formed during French rule.
Demographics
[edit | edit source]According to the 2001 census, Villianur had a population of 104,000. It is the third largest town in Puducherry District after Puducherry and Ozhukarai.
See also
[edit | edit source]- Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, Villianur
- Villianur railway station
- Kameeswarar temple
- Sankaraparani River
References
[edit | edit source]- "Archeologists should have a say in Villianur temple"
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