Perur is a major residential neighbourhood and cultural hub of the city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located on the banks of Noyyal River, which divides the settlement into equal halves.
History
Perur is a historical town that is located six km (3.7 mi) west of
Coimbatore that lies on the bank of the
Noyyal River. Noyyal is historically called as Kanchi and Kanchima nadhi by different derivations. The Archaeological survey of India under the guidance of K.V. Soundararajan and B. Narashimaiha excavated this site in 1970-71 and observed three cultural periods without any break.
Perur had been a prominent trading hub and had trade relations with Rome, since it was a part of historic "Rajasekaraperuvazhi" and the capital of Perur Nadu in the erstwhile
Chera dynasty,
Chola dynasty and
Pandya dynasty kingdoms.
The settlement is famous for Perur Pateeswarar Temple built by the Chola emperor
Karikala Chola in 2 AD.
Etymology
As per Tolkappiyam, in the sangam landscape the larger settlements along fertile river basins in Marutham landscape were termed as "Perur".
According to Senthandivakaram any place which has more than 500 families will be considered as Perur.
Geography
Perur is located at 5 km from the centre of the city, Townhall. The nerve centre of Perur is Siruvani Road. Other majors roads are Vedapatti Road, Maruthamalai Road and Chettipalayam Road. Perur shares its borders with
Selvapuram, Telugupalayam, Perur Chettipalayam and Vedapatti.
Administration
Perur is currently administered by Perur
Town Panchayat. It is the headquarters of
Perur taluk and Perur Panchayat Union in Coimbatore district.
Demographics
India [[census]],
As of 2011 India census, the population had risen to 8004.
Religious importance
Perur is famous for its ancient Perur Pateeswarar Temple.
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 since ancient times.
Tharpana mandapams were constructed at Perur Padithurai waiting hall, 50 tharpana mandapams, navagraha pillars, waiting hall, parking lots and toilets built at a cost of ₹12 to 15 crore inaugurated on February 10,2025
Economy
The area is mostly agricultural. Predominantly
like coconut, banana is grown in Perur in the fertile Noyyal river basin.
Perur Lake
One of the prominent lakes in the Noyyal river system built by
Karikala Chola, the Perur lake is located here.
Coimbatore Metro
Coimbatore Metro feasibility study is completed and one of the route planned from Ganeshapuram to Karunya Nagar via Ukkadam Bus Terminus and Perur covering 44 km.
Politics
Perur assembly constituency is part of Thondamuthur (state assembly constituency) and Pollachi (Lok Sabha constituency) since the delimination exercise in 2009.
See also
