Vellore district is one of the 31 districts in the Tamilnadu state of India. Tamil Nadu ( Tamil:, Country of the Tamils, t̪ɐmɨɻ n̪aːɽɯ is one of the 28 states of India. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Vellore town is the headquarters of this district. Vellore ( Tamil: வேலூர் pronounced Veluur) is a city and headquarters of Vellore district in the Indian state of It had a population of 3,477,317 as of 2001. It is 37. 62% urbanised. [1] The district has a literacy of 73. 06%, slightly below the state average.
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History
Vellore District was formerly part of North Arcot District, which was established by the British in the 19th century. The Indian District of North Arcot split on 1989-09-30 into Tiruvannamalai-Sambuvarayar (present-day Tiruvannamalai District) and North Arcot Ambedkar (present-day The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar On 30 September 1989 the district was split into Tiruvannamalai-Sambuvarayar (present-day Tiruvannamalai) and North Arcot Ambedkar districts. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Thiruvannamalai (திருவண்ணாமலை is a pilgrimage town and Municipality in Thiruvannamalai North Arcot Ambedkar District was renamed Vellore District in 1996. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar)
In the 18th Century Vellore District was the scene of some of the decisive battles fought in Ambur (1749) Arcot (1751) and Vandavasi (1760) as a result of the long-drawn struggle between the English and the French for supremacy. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Ambur is a historical town a Municipality in Vellore district in the state of Tamil Nadu WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Vandavasi or Wandiwash is a city and a Municipality in Tiruvanamalai district in
Geography
Vellore district has an area of 6077 km². Vellore district lies between 12° 15’ to 13° 15’ North latitudes and 78° 20’ to 79° 50’ East longitudes in Tamilnadu State. The district is bound on the northeast by Tiruvallur District, on the southeast by Kanchipuram District, on the south by Tiruvannamalai District, on the southwest by Krishnagiri District, and on the northwest and north by Andhra Pradesh state. Tiruvallur district is an administrative district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Kanchipuram, Kanchi, or Kancheepuram (also sometimes Conjeevaram is a district is in the northeast of Tamil Nadu, adjacent to the Bay of Bengal Thiruvannaamalai District is one of the 30 districts in the state of Tamil Nadu, in South India. Krishnagiri District (கிருஷ்ணகிரி மாவட்டம் in Tamil') is a district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Major towns in the district include Ambur, Arakkonam, Arcot, Elagiri, Gudiyattam, Karigiri, Melvisharam, Ranipettai, Sholinghur, Tiruppattur, Vaniyambadi, Vellore, and Walajapet. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Ambur is a historical town a Municipality in Vellore district in the state of Tamil Nadu WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Arakkonam (also "Arkonam") (Tamil அரக்கோணம் is a mid-sized town in the Gudiyatham (also called Gudiyattam or Gudiyettram) is a city and a Municipality in Vellore district in the Indian state WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Melvisharam is a beautiful town in Vellore district in the Indian state of Tamil WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Ranipet ( Ranipettai in Tamil) is a locality and part of Vellore city in the state of WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Sholinghur is a town and a Panchayat union under Walajah Taluk in Vellore district WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Tirupattur is a town located in Vellore District, Tamil Nadu, India. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Vaniyambadi is a town and a Municipality, part of the Vellore district in the Indian Walajapet is a is a locality and part of Vellore city in the state of Tamil Nadu Kaveripakkam is a panchayat town in Vellore with the second largest lake in Tamil Nadu. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Kaveripakkam is a Panchayat town in Vellore district in the Indian state The Panchayat is a South Asian Political system. ‘Panchayat’ literally means assembly ( yat) of five ( panch) wise and respected elders chosen
Educational Institutions in Vellore District
- Ganadipathy Tulsi's Engineering College, Kaniyambadi
- C. Abdul Hakeem College of Arts and Science, Melvisharam
- C. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Melvisharam is a beautiful town in Vellore district in the Indian state of Tamil Abdul Hakeem College of Engineering, Melvisharam
- M. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Melvisharam is a beautiful town in Vellore district in the Indian state of Tamil M. E. S Arts and Science College for Women, Melvisharam
- Balaji Chokalingam Engineering College, Aarani
- Ranipet Engineering College, Ranipet
- Priyadharshini Engineering College, Vaniyambadi
- NTTF Nettur technical training Foundation, Katpadi - The first ISO 9001 technical education center which known internationally - located in Kangeyanallur, Katpadi. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Melvisharam is a beautiful town in Vellore district in the Indian state of Tamil WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Aarani (Tamil: ஆரணி which is written as Arani or Arni) is a town and a Municipality WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Ranipet ( Ranipettai in Tamil) is a locality and part of Vellore city in the state of WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Vaniyambadi is a town and a Municipality, part of the Vellore district in the Indian WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Katpadi (காட்பாடி pronounce katpaadi also spelled Kattuppadi (காட்டுப்பாடி The institution offers courses in 'Design and Manufacturing of Press tools & Plastic moulds'.
- Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur
- Auxilium Women's College, Katpadi
- DKM Women's College, Vellore
- Muthurangam Government Arts College, Vellore
- Voorhees College, Vellore
- ICFAI National College (INC), Vellore (offers MBA Program (Regular))
External links
WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Tirupattur is a town located in Vellore District, Tamil Nadu, India. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Katpadi (காட்பாடி pronounce katpaadi also spelled Kattuppadi (காட்டுப்பாடி Vellore ( Tamil: வேலூர் pronounced Veluur) is a city and headquarters of Vellore district in the Indian state of Vellore ( Tamil: வேலூர் pronounced Veluur) is a city and headquarters of Vellore district in the Indian state of Voorhees College is a College in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. It was founded in 1898 as Arcot Mission College when Arcot Mission High School Vellore ( Tamil: வேலூர் pronounced Veluur) is a city and headquarters of Vellore district in the Indian state of Icfai refers to the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India and a number of Universities Engineering Colleges Business Schools and other educational institutes Vellore ( Tamil: வேலூர் pronounced Veluur) is a city and headquarters of Vellore district in the Indian state ofDapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic