Tiruppur facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tiruppur
City
From top, left to right: Noyyal river, Big bazaar street, Sukreeswarar Temple
Nickname(s):  Knitwear capital, Textile city, Dollar city
Tiruppur Location in Tamil Nadu
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Tiruppur
Government
• Type	Municipal Corporation
• Body	Tiruppur City Municipal Corporation
Area
• City	159.6 km2 (61.6 sq mi)
Area rank	7
Elevation	330 m (1,080 ft)
Population  (2011)
• City	877,778
• Rank	4th in Tamil Nadu
• Density	5,499.9/km2 (14,245/sq mi)
• Metro	962,982
• Metro rank	5th in Tamil Nadu
Languages
• Official	Tamil, English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	6416xx
Telephone code	+91-421
Vehicle registration	TN 39 (North), TN 42 (South)
Population Note: The population as per official census 2011 calculated basis pre-expansion city limits was 444,352. Post expansion of city limits, the revised population was given as 877,778 by the Government of India during the smart cities mission in 2015. The 2011 census data for the urban agglomeration is available and has been provided.

Tiruppur is a busy city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It sits on the banks of the Noyyal river. It's the fourth largest city area in Tamil Nadu. Tiruppur is also the main city of the Tiruppur district. The city is managed by the Tiruppur Municipal Corporation, which started in 2008.

Long ago, from the 1st to the 4th centuries CE, the Cheras ruled this area. Later, different empires like the Cholas and the Vijayanagara Empire took over. In the 18th century, it became part of the Kingdom of Mysore and then the British Raj.

After India became independent in 1947, Tiruppur was part of the Coimbatore district. In 2009, it became the capital of the new Tiruppur district. While it used to be mostly about farming, Tiruppur is now famous for its textile and knitwear industries. It's a huge hub for making clothes. In 2021–22, Tiruppur sent out clothes worth 480 billion US dollars. This was almost 54% of all textile exports from India!

What's in a Name? The Story of Tiruppur

The name "Tiruppur" might come from an old Indian story called the Mahabharata. In this story, cattle that were stolen from the Pandavas (a group of brothers) were brought back by a hero named Arjuna.

The name "Tiruppur" is a mix of two Tamil words:

• "Thiruppu" means "to turn" or "to return."
• "oor" means "a place."

So, Tiruppur means "the place where they were returned."

A Look Back: Tiruppur's History

Tiruppur was once part of a region called Kongu Nadu. The Cheras ruled here during the Sangam period, a very old time in history. This area was also on an important trade route for the Romans, connecting India's east and west coasts.

Around the 10th century CE, the medieval Cholas took control. Their old stone carvings even mention the Kanchi Maanadhi (which is the Noyyal River) and the rich sand it left on its banks.

By the 15th century, the Vijayanagara Empire ruled the region. Later, local chiefs called Palayakkarars, who worked for the Madurai Nayaks, governed the area. In the late 1700s, the Kingdom of Mysore took over after some wars. But after Tipu Sultan was defeated in the Anglo-Mysore Wars, the British East India Company added Tiruppur to their Madras Presidency in 1799.

For a long time, Tiruppur was a farming town with irrigated fields. But in the 1970s, many farmers started small businesses related to textiles. This led to a huge growth in the textile industry. Many small factories worked together, helping the city become a major textile center.

In 2008, Tiruppur became a municipal corporation. Then, in 2009, a new Tiruppur district was created, with Tiruppur as its main city. This new district was made from parts of the Coimbatore district and Erode district.

Where is Tiruppur? Geography

Tiruppur is located at 11°06′27″N 77°20′23″E / 11.1075°N 77.3398°E / 11.1075; 77.3398 right by the Noyyal River. The city is about 295 meters (967 feet) above sea level. It covers an area of about 159.6 km² (61.6 sq mi).

Weather in Tiruppur: Climate

Tiruppur has a hot semi-arid climate. This means it's generally hot and dry. The average temperatures usually range between 35 and 22 °C (95.0 and 71.6 °F).

• Summer (March, April, May): These months are hot and dry. Temperatures can reach around 35 °C (95 °F).
• Monsoon (June, July, August): During these months, there are usually light rains, and the temperature drops a bit.
• Post-Monsoon/Winter (September to January): These months are cooler. Temperatures rarely go above 29 °C (84.2 °F). The lowest temperatures are around 24 °C (75.2 °F).

Tiruppur gets some rain from the south-west monsoon (June to August) because of a special geographical feature called the Palghat gap. After a humid September, the north-east monsoon brings more rain from October until early December. The city gets about 700 mm (28 in) of rain each year.

The soil here is mostly black, which is great for growing cotton. But there's also some red soil. Tiruppur is in a moderate earthquake zone. A 6.0 Richter scale earthquake happened here in 1900.

People of Tiruppur: Demographics

In 2011, Tiruppur had a population of 444,352 people. For every 1,000 males, there were 955 females. About 48,802 children were under the age of six. The average literacy rate was 78.17%, which means many people can read and write.

The city's area grew in 2011. By 2015, the population was estimated to be 877,778 people. Most people in Tiruppur are Hindus (86.05%), followed by Muslims (10.36%) and Christians (3.33%).

Tiruppur's Main Business: Economy

Tiruppur's economy is mostly built around the textile industry. There are over 10,000 factories here that make clothes! These factories employ more than 600,000 people.

Tiruppur is known as the knitwear capital of India. This is because it exports a lot of cotton knitwear. In 2021-22, Tiruppur sent out clothes worth 5.1 billion US dollars. This made up almost 54% of all textile exports from India.

To help the textile industry, special areas have been set up. These include the Tirupur Export Knitwear Industrial complex and the Nethaji Apparel Park. Big global companies like Nike, Adidas, and Reebok buy textiles and clothing from Tiruppur. In 2023, Tiruppur was even among the top 20 cities in India for the number of billionaires!

Getting Around: Transport

Tiruppur has good connections by road, rail, and air.

Road Travel

Several major highways connect Tiruppur to other cities:

The city has three main bus stations: Central (Old bus stand), North (New bus stand), and South (Kovilvazhi bus stand). Buses run by TNSTC connect Tiruppur to all major towns in Tamil Nadu. You can also take buses to big cities in Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

Train Travel

The Tiruppur railway station is the main train stop for the city. It's on the electric train line between Erode and Coimbatore. Trains from Tiruppur can take you to many places across India.

Air Travel

The closest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, which is about 45 km away. This airport has regular flights to cities within India. It also has some international flights to places like Sharjah and Singapore.

City Services: Public Utilities

Tiruppur has several government hospitals, with a total of 896 beds. There are also 43 primary health centers in the rural areas nearby.

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) manages and distributes electricity. A Chief Distribution engineer is in charge of the electricity in the Tiruppur area. The city corporation provides water supply and other important public services.

Keeping Tiruppur Clean: Environmental Issues

Like many industrial towns, Tiruppur has faced challenges with pollution. Farmers in and around Tiruppur have had problems because factories released dirty water into the Noyyal River and other water sources. This untreated water, often full of dyes and chemicals, was sometimes secretly dumped into drains or open areas, especially early in the morning or when it rained.

In 2015, the Madras High Court ordered that textile factories must follow a strict rule called Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD). This means that no dirty water should be released from the factories. If factories didn't follow this rule, their dyeing and bleaching units were closed down by court order.

At first, this caused problems for the Tirupur Exporters Association, as it meant less money and jobs. However, by following the court order, Tiruppur became the first textile area in India to achieve zero liquid discharge in its factories. This shows a big step towards protecting the environment!

Fun Places to Visit: Places of Interest

Tiruppur has some very old temples built by the Cholas and Pandyas. Some of these include:

• Sukreeswarar Temple
• Avinashilingeshwarar temple
• Sivanmalai
• Konganagiri

Other interesting places to visit are:

• Thirumoorthy Hills
• Amaravathi Dam
• Nanjarayan Tank Bird Sanctuary
• Tiruppur Kumaran memorial

Famous People from Tiruppur: Notable People

• T. S. Avinashilingam, a lawyer and politician
• Dharun Ayyasamy, an athlete
• S. Theodore Baskaran, a film historian and wildlife expert
• Udumalai Narayana Kavi, a poet and lyricist
• Tiruppur Kumaran, a freedom fighter who fought for India's independence
• T. A. Ramalingam, a lawyer and politician
• Best Ramasamy, a business person and politician

See also

In Spanish: Tirupur para niños