Ariyappampalayam is a town panchayat in the Sathyamangalam block of Erode district, Tamil Nadu, India. Upgraded to a town panchayat in 1960, it encompasses Old Kaliyanur, New Kaliyanur, and Ariyappampalayam. Notable features include its proximity to the Bhavani River and the Periyur Maakaaliyamman Temple. It's evolving as a significant town adjacent to Sathyamangalam city and ranks as the 12th largest in Erode district.
Ariyappampalayam
Palayagalayanur | |
|---|---|
Town Panchayat | |
| Nickname: River Town | |
  Ariyappampalayam Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°23′45″N 77°4′47″E / 11.39583°N 77.07972°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Erode |
| Founded by | Jawaharlal nehru |
| Government | |
| • Type | Madras state |
| • Body | townpanchayat |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.4 km2 (5.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 15,704 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | TN 36Z |
Geography
editAriyappampalayam Town Panchayat is located 58.6 km away from Erode. Nearby, Gobichettipalayam is 24 km to the east, Mettupalayam is 40 km to the west, Sathyamangalam is 2 km to the north, and Puliyampatti is 20 km to the south. The town panchayat of Ariyappampalayam spans 9.06 square kilometers, consists of 15 council members, and includes 64 streets. It falls under the Bhavani Sagar (State Assembly constituency) and Nilgiris (Parliamentary constituency).
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